May, Older Americans Month Nutrition and Wellness for Older Adults

Special Message for Older Americans Month 2020

Theme: Make Your Mark!
Remember to #SocialDistance #WearMask #EatRight #StayinTouch 

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2020 is ‘Make Your Mark’.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors hold a special significance.

In the early ’60s, only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthday. Today we have about 52 million older Americans, and that’s according to the 2018 Census data. 

“We need to continue to protect older Americans as they remain the most vulnerable to the ravages of the Coronavirus,” said Dr. Kostelic.

And that doesn’t end when the country begins to reopen. Dr. Kostelic says, “We can’t forget these vulnerable populations and things that we can still do to support them and help inspire them and inspire joy.”

For some ideas on how to ‘Make Your Mark’, click HERE.

Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging

Take Care of Those Who Took Care of You

Resources

Administration for Community Living. Older Americans Month

AARP. http://www.aarp.org/ 

Nutrition.gov.  Resources for Seniors from Nutrition.gov