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Proclamation of Older Americans Month May 2024
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
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PRESENTER: Luke Bolinger, Development & Neighborhood Services Division Manager
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
This May, the Town of Erie will recognize Older Americans Month (OAM) and challenge the narrative on aging. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is celebrated every spring in the month of May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older community members.
This year's theme, "Powered by Connection," recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.
Here are ways we can support the theme of "Powered by Connection":
* 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.
Here are specific actions we are taking at the Town of Erie to promote Older Americans Month:
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