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by Assistant Secretary for Aging and ACL Administrator Lance
Robertson
Every day, all around us, older adults make a positive impact
in our communities. As employees, volunteers, mentors, and advocates, they
are an integral part of America’s social fabric. Their experience and
insights enrich and strengthen our neighborhoods, workplaces, and families.
That’s why ACL takes time each May to honor their valuable
contributions and celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). People of all ages
can celebrate OAM and help older adults thrive. With the 2019 theme,
Connect, Create, and Contribute, ACL invites you to:
- Connect with friends,
family, and services that support participation
- Create through activities
that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment
- Contribute time, talent,
and life experience to benefit others
ACL offers information about resources to assist older adults, family
members, care providers, organizations, and neighbors connect, create, and
contribute. We have also put together a list of suggested activities to celebrate OAM.
We encourage you to Connect, Create, and Contribute for
stronger communities this month and throughout the year. Visit acl.gov/oam for ways to get started and
watch our blog for upcoming posts that explore ways to connect, create, and
contribute in your communities.
Follow ACL on Twitter and Facebook, and join the conversation using
#OAM19 and #ConnectCreateContribute.
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