The Administration for Community Living, a federal organization founded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has declared May to be Older Americans Month!
Here are some fun ways that you can celebrate the older Americans in your life:
- Plan a game night or crafting activity that brings people together in the name of fun. Invite guests for their feedback and think about turning it into a regular event.
- Encourage older adults and other storytellers to share their experiences, perhaps around a certain theme. Invite local media to help connect with a broader audience.
- Offer a class on computers and social media to help people become comfortable connecting online.
- Inspire older adults to express themselves through art, dance, exercise, or other personal enrichment activities.
- Host a workshop for seniors on key issues like starting a new career, personal finance, nutrition, or safety. Consider engaging an older adult to lead the workshop.
- Coordinate one or a series of community betterment activities (e.g., cleanups, gardening, donation drives).
- Host a fundraising event, like a community walk or bake off, to benefit local programs or community centers that serve older adults.
- Promote the work of volunteers and organizations (e.g., meal programs) that support older adults. Recognize their contributions at a public event or in the media.
- Plan a resource fair or set up a kiosk at community events to inform older adults about services and supports available to them.
Delaney Delaney and Voorn, Ltd. is committed to older Americans all year long, offering several free seminars each month. Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 to learn more about long-term care planning at the Stickney-Forest View Public Library, or visit our Facebook page for future seminars!
Stickney-Forest View Public Library located at 6800 43rd St., Stickney, IL 60402.