ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY OF WOMEN WHO HAVE REACHED RETIREMENT AGE, MAJOR ADVANCEMENTS IN WOMEN’S RIGHTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES ARE MOST IMPORTANT.

In recognition and appreciation of women’s history month, the holiday retirement puts the emphasis on the accomplishments of women. the 15th of March, 2015, at Lake Oswego, Oregon — For a very long time, key events and prominent women who have made vital contributions to society in the last century have been identified with the history of the United States of America. These women have accomplished great things in their lives by achieving the right to vote in 1920, obtaining permanent status in the military in 1948, and breaking male-dominated barriers to become astronauts, race car drivers, business and military leaders, politicians, and professional sports figures. They have also won the right to be paid equal pay for equal work in the workplace. In honor of Women’s History Month, 4,132 female residents of holiday retirement communities were asked to reply to a survey consisting of four questions. The questions asked about the value of women’s rights, women as role models, and residents’ expectations for the future of women. * According to the results of a study, sixty-nine percent of female residents believe that gaining the right to vote was the most significant achievement for women in the 20th century and even now. Among those who took part in the study, there was a consensus among 33 percent of respondents that Eleanor Roosevelt, due to her outspoken advocacy for African-American civil rights, is the ideal role model for young women. It is crucial to highlight that 18 percent of senior women polled think there will never be a female president of the United States of America. However, thirty-five percent of respondents predict that the United States will elect its first female president within the next ten years. In response to the question, “What is your greatest goal for women in the future?”, 47% of respondents said that they hope women would one day get equal pay as that of their male counterparts. In addition to the poll, Holiday Retirement received narratives of influential women who had a part in the development of women’s roles as we understand them today. “over casual conversations, our residents may learn their neighbor was a former olympic medalist, the first african american female basketball player, or even the recipient of a prestigious military award,” said jamison gosselin, vice president of marketing, communications, and resident enrichment for holiday retirement. “there are thousands of amazing women who live at holiday retirement communities.” These ladies are a significant part of not just our past but also our future. Many of these ladies have taken an active part in historical events and now share their experiences and accomplishments with other residents of senior living homes located all throughout the United States. The following is a selection of their narratives: annie p., a tireless advocate for civil rights throughout her whole life annie, a resident of rancho village in palmdale, California, is well-known for her efforts as a civil rights activist throughout her entire life. In fact, in 1945 she chartered a chapter of the naacp in the pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles. annie has been a civil rights activist for as long as anyone can remember. Following the death of Martin Luther King Jr., she and her husband booked a jet in order to go to Atlanta for the funeral services. She was a member of the procession that followed his coffin for more than 3.5 miles, and she walked the whole distance. Additionally, her name is inscribed on a plaque that is affixed to the wall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Olympic medalist judy d. from 1952 judy, who is now 90 years old, competed for the United States in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and won a silver medal in the breaststroke event. These games took place 63 years ago. judy was born and reared in the southeast area of portland, and she attributes her olympic aspirations to the time she spent in high school. This Olympian is now calling edgewood downs in Beaverton, Oregon her new home. lillie C., who is now 90 years old, was recently recognized as one of the first African American women to play basketball in the state of North Carolina. Lillie was the first player to earn the title of “first African American female basketball player.” And as a result of this monumental accomplishment, Lillie was inducted into the Hall of Fame at her high school, Atkins, which is located in the state of North Carolina. lillie spent her childhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and although growing up during a period of social upheaval in the south, she was adamant about being given equal treatment. At the North Carolina A&T University, she took part in demonstrations and was adamant about not leaving lunch counters. Lillie thinks of herself as an original freedom rider and believes herself to be a member of the group. For the time being, she calls the apartment on Forsyth Court in Winston-Salem home. neva h., a former grand prix driver and champion who is now 92 years old, is familiar with what it is like to have a yearning for speed. neva has driven in more than 100 grand prix events. She was the winner of the senior Malibu Grand Prix when she competed in it before. “beating all the other guys drivers,” according to neva, was his favorite aspect of racing. It wasn’t until 1970, when her kids were all grown up, that she started racing. At the worthington in Gahanna, Ohio, where she works now, Neva is very happy to show off all of her achievements. the winner of the order of military medical merit award, katherine h. She joined the United States Army as a volunteer in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, where she would later earn the rank of lieutenant colonel and be known to many as katherine h. katherine, who is now 101 years old, is one of a very small number of people to have been given the order of military medical excellence award. Army medical professionals who have displayed the highest levels of integrity and moral character are recognized as deserving recipients of this distinguished medal. She now resides at Essington Place in the city of Joliet, Illinois. “these women are only five of the many who made huge imprints on American history, affecting the future for men and women equally,” said gosselin. “These women are just five of the many who played a significant role in the development of our country.” “we urge everyone to learn from our greatest generation and to aspire to make their own influence on history,” “we encourage everyone to learn from our greatest generation.” visit holidaytouch.com/women to see infographics commemorating women’s history month and find out more about noteworthy women who live in holiday retirement communities. for media inquiries, please contact brian k. fawkes at holiday retirement at (971) 245-8837 or brian.fawkes@holidaytouch.com. about retirement and holidays Since its founding in 1971, Holiday Retirement has made it a priority to serve residents and the relatives of those seniors with the distinctive “holiday touch.” Today, Holiday is a brand that can be trusted in the senior living industry. They provide safety, comfort, and value to seniors who live independently and are looking for a lifestyle that is meaningful. As the second biggest operator of senior living homes in the United States, Holiday is responsible for the management of more than 300 retirement communities. Please contact the toll-free number (800) 322-0999 or go online to the holiday retirement website (www.holidaytouch.com) for further information. Molly Koch Communications Strategy Group is located at 3225 East 2nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80206. They can be reached at 720-726-5435, by email at mkoch@csg-pr.com, or via their website at holidaytouch.com.