As baby boomers near retirement, many communities will find their senior citizen population doubling in size.

Waynesboro currently has a higher than average elderly community and could run into a problem. The expected senior citizen influx could lead to an even higher demand on health care.

To prepare, a meeting was held Monday to address the issue and make senior citizens aware of available services. It was also to assure residents the elderly community not be overlooked.

Local senior citizens and area businesses gathered to discuss what the Valley has to offer. Augusta Health, Avante Rehabilitation Center and Blue Ridge Legal were in attendance to hand out fliers and discuss their services.

Paralegal Anne See, who offers free legal advice for lower income seniors, discussed her abilities in aiding the elderly.

She says, "Someone might be eligible for Medicaid but having difficulty getting transportation paid by Medicaid. These are the kind of things that we would help them with."

The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission hosted the event.