May is Older Americans Month. This year's theme of "Older Americans Month" is "Get Into The Act". Every Year the U.S. Census Bureau provides a fact sheet to celebrate this month.
Here are some highlights from this fact sheet:
44.7 million people in the U.S.were 65 or older in 2012
$35,611 is the median income of householders 65 and older
9.5% is the poverty rate for people 65 and older
18.7% of Florida's population was 65 or older in 2012.
4.9 million full time year round workers were 65 and older in 2012.
9.3 million veterans of the armed services are age 65 or older
62.4% of those 65 and above accessed the Internet through a high - speed Internet connection
May is Older Americans Month.
This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it
was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by
President Carter in 1980. The purpose of Older Americans Month is to "recognize older Americans for their contributions to the nation". The Administration for Community Living has announced
the theme for this year - "Get into the Act". This theme focuses on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. If you are looking to get involved in your community, remember that the library has lots of opportunities for engagement. You can be a part of the New River Library community garden, help raise money for our children's programs by participating in our Friends of the Library groups, attend our Senior Socials, or volunteer at your local library!
May is Older Americans Month.
This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it
was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by
President Carter in 1980. The Administration for Community Living has announced
the theme for this year - "Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow."
Falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths in older adults age 65 and older. Since about half of all falls occur at home, performing a home safety check can really help to prevent falls. You can decrease the possibility of falls by removing throw rugs, improving lighting, and removing clutter. For more home safety tips, click on this brochure: "Check for Safety" by the CDC. Other safety recommendations can be found here.
May is Older Americans Month.
This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it
was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by
President Carter in 1980. The Administration on Aging has announced
the theme for this year - "Unleash The Power of Age".
This is a very special celebration, since it is the the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. One in eight Americans is an older adult. This May, celebrate this growing segment of our population. Their achievements have made this nation what it is today.
You can celebrate Older Americans Month by contacting
the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco - Pinellas and finding out about volunteer opportunities with programs which help Older Adults in our community. Another way to celebrate Older Adults Month would be to invite an older adult to give a presentation for your organization in their field of expertise.
President Obama proclaimed May, 2012 as "Older Americans Month". This year's theme of "Older Americans Month" is "Never Too Old to Play". Every Year the U.S. Census Bureau provides a fact sheet to celebrate this month.
Here are some highlights from this fact sheet:
40.3 million people in the U.S.were 65 or older in 2010
$31,408 is the median income of householders 65 and older
9% is the poverty rate for people 65 and older
6.7 million people 65 or older were in the workforce in 2010 and this is projected to increase to 11.1 million by 2018
81% of householders age 65 or older owned their own homes in 2010.
74.1 was the median age of the 65 and older population in 2010.
9.1 million veterans of the armed services are age 65 or older
May is Older Americans Month. This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by President Carter in 1980. The Administration on Aging has announced the theme for this year - "Older Americans: Connecting the Community". The Administration on Aging states that this theme "... pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities. It also highlights the many ways technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier and more engaged lives." You can celebrate Older Americans Month by contacting the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco - Pinellas and finding out about volunteer opportunities with programs which help Older Adults in our community.
The U.S. Administration on Aging is sponsoring a video contest as part of this year's celebration of "Older Americans Month". This video contest requires a team of two or more participants - with at least one person aged 60 or above and one under the age of 60. The purpose of this video competition is to promote " ... intergenerational connections and communicating the role seniors play in connecting communities across America". Full details of this competition can be found here.
In addition, the Administration on Aging is also sponsoring a Wii bowling competition between teams from senior centers across the country. The "Community Connection Video Game Tournament" details can be found here.
President Obama proclaimed May, 2010 as "Older Americans Month". This year's theme of "Older Americans Month" is "Age Strong! Live Long!". Every Year the U.S. Census Bureau provides a fact sheet to celebrate this month. Here are some highlights from this fact sheet:
38.9 million people in the U.S.were 65 or older in 2008
$29,744 is the median income of householders 65 and older
9.7% is the poverty rate for people 65 and older
6.2 million people 65 or older were in the workforce in 2008 and this is projected to increase to 10.1 million by 2016
The state with the highest percentage of the population 65 or older is Florida with 17% age 65+
70% of people age 65 or older reported voting in the 2008 presidential election
56% of people 65 and older were married in 2009
9.1 million veterans of the armed services are age 65 or older
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as "Senior Citizen's Month". The name was changed to "Older Americans Month" in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter. Older Americans Month is celebrated throughout the United States by fairs, events, and celebrations that honor the contributions of past and current older persons. The Administration on Aging has declared that the theme for this year's Older American's Month will be "Age Strong! Live Long!" The Administration on Aging states that this theme "recognizes the diversity and vitality of today's older Americans who span three generations."
The Administration on Aging has created a contest called "My Recipe for Strength". This contest asks older adults to share their own ideas about how to "Age Strong and Live Long". To enter this contest, simply submit a video, photograph, or poetry along with an entry form on their website by 11:59 pm EST on April 30th, 2010. For more information, please click here.
May is the month to celebrate older adults. This observance was originally called "Senior Citizen's Month" when it was created in 1963, but it was renamed "Older Americans Month" by President Carter in 1980. The Administration on Aging has announced the theme for this year - Living Today for a Better Tomorrow. According to an article from Administration on Aging, "Nearly 40% of deaths in America can be attributed to poor health habits such as lack of physical exercise, poor eating habits and smoking. Older Americans can prevent or control chronic disease by adopting healthy habits such as exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet and ceasing tobacco use." The Administration on Aging provided the logo above and the poster below. These files can be downloaded and printed. The following websites have helpful and accurate information about healthy aging:
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas offers a free helpline, which provides assistance and referral information on government funded programs, non-profit agencies, and for-profit businesses that serve seniors in our county.
