Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2019 theme is ‘Connect, Create, Contribute,’ which encourages older adults and their communities too: :
• Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation.
• Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.
• Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.
Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives.
Older Americans Month 2019 includes suggestions, resources, and material to celebrate older Americans and the communities of which they are a vital part. Visit acl.gov/oam for ways to get started, and starting now, promote the observance on social media using #OAM19 and #ConnectCreateContribute.
Everyone benefits when everyone can participate. We encourage you to connect, create, and contribute for stronger and more diverse communities this May, and throughout the year.