Let’s all celebrate Older Americans Month by reaching out to someone who might feel lonely, beginning today.
upon all Americans to celebrate older adults for their contributions, to support their independence and recognize their unparalleled value to ourThe formal recognition of older Americans began with President Kennedy in 1963. That was a time when only 17 million Americans reached their 65th birthday, in comparison to over 40 million today. And about one-third of those 17 million lived in poverty with few programs to meet their needs. In 1965, President Lyndon B.
Use technology. You might use Zoom, video chats or face time. If technology is an obstacle find some in-person help for emails and social media. Join a faith-based organization. This is an established community that typically welcomes new members with open arms.
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