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Older Americans Month in May Features Walk on
National Mall
This year’s theme is “Celebrate Long-Term Living”
 March
29, 2005 - This May, the celebration of Older Americans Month, will
carry the theme "Celebrate Long-Term Living," which was selected to
"honor older Americans as a national treasure, and to highlight the need
for mid-life and older persons to be prepared to live longer than
previous generations," according to the Administration on Aging. To
promote this year’s event older Americans and government agencies that
serve them will join with the AoA on May 4 for a 30-minute walk on the
National Mall in Washington DC. AoA will also provide tools and tips for
healthy living, refreshments “and more!”
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2005 Older Americans Month Photo Essay
Deadline Extended |
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The AoA has extended the entry deadline for
the 2005 Older Americans Month Photo Essay contest until Friday,
April 15, 2005. We encourage senior centers to consider
submitting an entry.
The purpose of this contest is to enhance the image of older
Americans to all generations through pictures.
For more information:
Download the Contest Package (PDF)
Last Year's Winners To
see the photo winners from last year -
Click Here |
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“We are entering a new era in this country and in
our community. Next year, the 78 million baby boomers will begin turning
60. We need to consider this momentous demographic change in the aging
of our population. Older adults and baby boomers need to make thoughtful
choices now so they will be more likely to remain healthy, productive,
and financially secure in their later lives,” says a news release
prepared for organizations to use in promoting the event in their
communities.
“The AoA wants all Americans to know that better
planning, better community-based long-term care options and more
consumer-friendly systems, are allowing more older Americans to remain
vibrant and independent,” says the release.
The news release is just one of many tools the AoA
is providing for promotion of this annual event. These tools can be
downloaded from their Website –
Click Here.
Walk on the Mall
The Walk on the Mall will be the fourth physical
fitness event sponsored by AoA. Those interested in joining the morning
of fitness and fun on the National Mall on May 4, 2005, should complete
the registration form to receive more information. For Registration Form
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Click Here.
Sponsoring a Local Celebrate Long-Term Living
event in your community.
The agency also provides an online planning guide
to help plan a local “Celebrate Long-Term Living!” event The AoA
encourages organizations and groups around the country to sponsor local
events, which should promote this year’s goal of increasing physical
activity and healthy lifestyles for older Americans. To help in setting
up local events, they have provided planning and media materials. The
materials are set up in a “Swiss cheese” format which allows you to
insert your organizational name, spokespeople, logo, and any other local
information that should be highlighted. These tools can be downloaded
from their Website –
Click Here.
“We would love to help highlight and promote your
event on the AoA website, too,” says AoA. “If you would like your
“Celebrate Long-Term Living!” event posted, please complete the
participation form.
Click Here.
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