Join Heritage In Celebrating Older Americans Month

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Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities.

For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special time to recognize these contributions. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) each May, OAM provides resources to help older Americans stay healthy and independent, as well as materials to help communities support and celebrate their citizens.

This year’s OAM theme, “Make Your Mark,” highlights older adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communities—everything from sharing a story with grandchildren to leaving a legacy of community action. In the spirit of this theme, here are a few ways to make your mark this May and all year long:

Volunteer your time, resources or skills. Local schools, shelters and food pantries always need support. Help a neighbor by prepping a meal, picking up groceries, or simply calling to check in with them.

Share your story. There are so many ways to do this, from telling your grandkids about when you grew up to writing a book. Or, assemble a photo album of important moments in your life.

Get involved in your neighborhood. Join a homeowner or resident association or sign up for a book club. Have a green thumb? Small projects like planting flowers in your yard have a big impact.

Communities that support and include all their members are stronger! Please join Heritage in strengthening our communities by recognizing all the amazing ways you #MakeYourMark!

Need OAM resources or want to learn more? Visit the official website, acl.gov/oam, and follow ACL on Twitter and Facebook.