What is Older Americans Month?
Older Americans Month is an annual observance designed to pay tribute to the contributions that older Americans make to the Nation. This observance is sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Federal government agency that provides home- and community-based care and support for older adults and their caregivers. Back to top What is this year’s theme for Older Americans Month? This year’s theme is “Choices for Independence”. The theme was chosen to promote consumer-directed and community-based long-term support options that focus on helping older people remain independent. It also focuses on promoting public awareness about long-term care planning. Back to top How does aging affect health? Although advances in science and technology are enabling people to live longer than ever, chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cancer are having a greater impact on the Nation’s growing aging population. Mental illnesses, such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, also are more commo
