Ohio Department of Aging
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Older Americans Month is observed nationally each May to celebrate the accomplishments of our older citizens and to express our gratitude for the contributions they have made, and continue to make, to our communities.
The Ohio Department of Aging promotes Older Americans Month in Ohio and supports local organizations that host activities throughout the month.
Aging is not a journey to an endpoint. Rather, it is a continuum on which each of us moves independently, back and forth, as our physical, mental and spiritual needs change.
Ohio's aging network supports older citizens, no matter where they may be on the continuum of life. In addition to supports that help individuals get the care they need in the settings they prefer, the network also links seniors to nutrition programs, exercise, volunteer opportunities, work and more.
Individuals who take personal responsibility for their overall health live fuller and more active lives.
Aging actively has been shown to not only promote wellness and postpone or even avoid the onset of age-related health issues, but also to improve an individual's overall happiness and quality of life.
Similarly, the state of our minds and our emotional well-being are equally important to physical health. Community service and involvement not only make individuals feel better physically, challenge our minds and enrich our spirits, but they also are the glue that holds many communities together.
FOR ALL OF THESE REASONS, I, TED STRICKLAND, Governor of the State of Ohio, do hereby proclaim that the theme for Older Americans Month, May 2007, in Ohio is "Be Your Best: Body, Mind and Spirit!"
I urge all Ohioans and communities to celebrate the many ways individuals of any age can maintain or enhance their physical well-being through exercise and diet, enrich their minds through training and education, and embolden their spirits through volunteerism and community service.
On this first day of May, 2007;
Ted Strickland
Governor
Ohio Department of Aging