Resources You Can Use: Older Americans Month

Posted by Sarah Levin-Lederer on May 12th, 2023 Posted in: Blog
Tags: resources, Seniors

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May is Older Americans Month. And the 2023 theme is “Aging Unbound” focused on exploring diverse aging experiences and discussing how communities can combat stereotypes.

The American population is aging and as we age, our health needs change too. The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) 2021 Profile of Older Americans noted that 17% of the population was over 65 and that that number was expected to grow to 22% by 2040. Two R7 states, Vermont and Maine, were in the top four states with the highest percentage of folks 65+.

In his statement proclaiming May, 2023 as the 60^th Older Americans Month, President Biden wrote, “Older Americans are the pillars of our community, and we owe it to them to value their wisdom, celebrate their contributions, and champion their well-being.”

Know the Unique Health Needs of Older Adults:

• Older Adult Health Topic Page-MedlinePlus
• Goals for Improving Health for Older Adults-Healthy People 2030

Support Older Adults Living Independently:

• National Institute on Aging
• Older Adult Fall Prevention-CDC
• Move Your Way Campaign resources for older adults-Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Mental Health Resources for Older Adults-SAMHSA
• Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults-Ready.gov

NNLM Resources

• Request the Aging Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit featuring Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant? Or use the Tangles (Alzheimer’s) discussion guide to make your own kit.
• Watch R1’s webinar, “Elder Justice Explained: What It Is and How You Can Help”
• Watch R1’s webinar, “Supporting End of Life Care Death Doulas & Death Cafes”

Recursos en español

Mayo es el mes de los estadounidenses de edad avanzada. El tema de 2023 es “envejecer sin límites.” Aprende más acerca de salud de las personas mayores.

• Salud de las personas mayores-MedlinePlus español
• Temas de salud-NIA
• Prevenga las caídas y fracturas-NIA
• Muévete a tu manera (sitio web en ingles con recursos en español)
• Haga un plan para desastres y emergencias-Adultos Mayores