Older Americans Month
Each May is observed nationwide as Older Americans Month. Together with Senior Citizens Day (the third Tuesday in May – May 18 this year), Older Americans Month is a celebration of the contributions our older citizens have made to society, and is a chance for communities to give back and recognize the accomplishments of their elders. It also is a time to promote aging actively and encourage everyone, regardless of age, to live life to the fullest. Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day have a history dating back to 1977. Ohio’s theme for Older Americans Month 2010 is: “Age Strong! Live Long!” Today’s seniors are shrugging off traditional stereotypes. They are living healthy and active lives, engaged in multiple endeavors. They are employees and employers, students and teachers. They are volunteers, leaders and mentors. And, by being all these things, older Ohioans are supporting their communities and the state, and making a difference in the lives of others. They are celebrating their uniqueness and redefining what it means to grow old.