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Mark your calendars! It’s time to celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth. This May, help us promote the importance of meaningfully connecting with others. acl.gov/oam #PoweredByConnection

May is #OlderAmericansMonth! The focus this year is #PoweredByConnection. Visit acl.gov/oam for materials and inspiration.

May is #OlderAmericansMonth! The 2024 theme, #PoweredByConnection, recognizes the profound impact of meaningful relationships and social connections on our health and well-being. Learn more at acl.gov/oam.

Social isolation impacts physical and emotional health. Are you or a loved one at risk for social isolation? Take this Connect2Affect assessment to find out: https://connect2affect.org/

It’s not too late to make plans for #OlderAmericansMonth! Visit acl.gov/oam/2024/oam-2024-activities-ideas for ideas. Group projects, events, and storytelling are all great ways to connect.

This #OlderAmericansMonth we’re exploring how connectedness supports aging in place. Check out engagingolderadults.org, which helps organizations and communities address the root causes of social isolation.

Social isolation poses serious health risks to millions of older adults — it has been linked to higher blood pressure and increased risk of stroke, among other things. This #OlderAmericansMonth, connect for better health. #PoweredByConnection

Celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth by participating in the Surgeon General's 5-for-5 Connection Challenge! hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/challenge #PoweredByConnection

This #OlderAmericansMonth, get involved by sharing facts about the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of social connection. Not sure where to start? Try committoconnect.org.

We’re celebrating #OlderAmericansMonth! Tell us how you stay connected — to friends, family, and community. Don’t forget to use #PoweredByConnection to join the conversation.

Wondering how you can support #OlderAmericansMonth this year? Challenge your personal or professional network to make one new IRL connection this May!

Connecting with others may sound easy, but it isn’t always. Visit eldercare.acl.gov to find trustworthy local support resources, like transportation and respite care, that can help. #OlderAmericansMonth

Let’s make sure our community is #PoweredByConnection this #OlderAmericansMonth — tell us about your favorite local event, social club, or other activity so others can join in!


Last modified on 04/22/2024

    
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