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April 2008
Agency News: Loving Life, Helping Others, Supporting Communities
Older Americans Month is observed nationwide every May. Together with Senior Citizens Day, May 20, Older Americans Month is a celebration of the contributions our older citizens have made to society and a chance for communities to give back and recognize the accomplishments of their elders. It is also a time to promote aging actively and encourage everyone, regardless of age, to live life to the fullest.
Ohio's theme for Older Americans Month 2008 is "Loving Life, Helping Others, Supporting Communities," emphasizing the idea that Ohioans of all ages - but especially older Ohioans - can live full and satisfying lives and contribute to making the state a better place through caregiving, volunteerism, employment and family and community leadership.
Communities and organizations throughout Ohio are hosting special events, such as health fairs, dinners, trips, contests and more, to celebrate Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day.
To help local senior centers, community leaders, advocates and others plan activities for Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day, the Ohio Department of Aging has prepared an event tool kit. The kit includes a planning and promotion guide, sample news releases and proclamations, a history of Older Americans Month and a list of statewide events. After your event is planned, you can come back to add it to our statewide list.
Join us in celebrating the contributions our older citizens.
Ohio Department of Aging