Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.
Join us in promoting the benefits of connecting with others. Here are some ways you can participate.
- Share facts about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection and how it contributes to overall well-being.
- Promote resources that help older adults engage, like community events, social clubs, and volunteer opportunities.
- Connect older adults with local services, such as transportation, that can help them overcome obstacles to achieving or maintaining meaningful relationships.
- Encourage partners to host a connection-centric event or program focused on older adult mentors to youth, peer-to-peer support, or similar efforts.
- Challenge professional and personal networks to prioritize meaningful social connections and share the benefits.
- Inspire older adults to share what connection means to them on social media using the hashtag #PoweredByConnection.
Ensuring that older adults remain connected and included in our communities for as long as possible benefits everyone.
Governor’s Proclamation
- Click here to view.
How can I participate
- Older Americans Month and Support Our Seniors Merchandise
- Help show your Support for Missouri’s Seniors by visiting the online store. It features shirts, hats, cups, and bags that can be purchased using credit or debit cards. Items can be shipped directly to your home via USPS. The deadline to order your merchandise is COB Friday, April 19!
Events
- Join us at the 2024 Senior Resource Fair on May 7th, 2024! Click here for more information.
- Webinar: “Reinvent May - Older Americans Month”. Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. For more information and to register, go to Reinventing Older Americans Month (jotform.com).
- View photos from the 2023 Senior Resource Fair at the Capital Mall
Submit your community event to DSDSOfficeOfConstituentServices@health.mo.gov
Resources
- Older Americans Month Proclamation (coming soon)
- Social Media Messages
- Logos
- Sample Articles
- Posters
- Activity Ideas
Don’t forget to share your #OlderAmericansMonth plans and stories on social media.
