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Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM).
We’re going to be discussing how planning, participation, accessibility, and making connections all play a role in aging in place – emphasizing that what each person needs and prefers is unique.
https://acl.gov/oam/2022/older-americans-month-2022
The social media hashtag is #OlderAmericansMonth
Catholic Health Association suggested this prayer.
Loving God,
you are a faithful God and friend throughout our lives.
Even when we did not know it, you have been there, at our side,
protecting us, leading and guiding us in your ways, down your paths.
We pray today especially for our elderly patients, friends, and family members.
As they advance in years, continue to be their ever-present companion.
Soothe their aching limbs, give repose to their worried thoughts.
Reassure them that, as you have given them a special place in this life,
so too do they have a promised place with you in the life to come.
May they continue to love and be loved.
May they know their unique place in our lives
as those who have traveled long with you and learned your ways.
We know that you treasure their prayer for us and your world,
because you have long treasured them.
For such witnesses and friends among us, frail in body and faithful in spirit,
we give you heartfelt praise and thanks, O gentle Lord.
Amen.
California Legislators proclamation was introduced in January ACR115 it was moved to calendar 5/2/22. Bill Status - ACR-115 Older Americans Month.
Excerpt from the Proclamation from the White House
During Older Americans Month, let us pay tribute to the seniors who raised and guided us throughout our lives, and let us renew our commitment to honoring their contributions by giving them the fullest care, support, and respect they deserve.
“When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday...Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country."
Statistics indicate the older population is growing.
1963 US Population 188 million of which 17 million were over 65 years (approximately 10.5%)
Related proclamation from the City of San Fernando
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