In an effort to celebrate older adults and the connections they bring to our community, the board of county commissioners proclaimed May Older Americans Month at their board meeting on Wednesday, May 1.
The Older Americans Act (OAA) was originally passed by Congress in 1965, and established authority for grants to states for community planning and social services, research and development projects, and personnel training in the field of aging, according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL.gov). The OAA was created in response to concerns about a lack of community services for older persons, and each May serves as a time to revisit and applaud our efforts to help older Americans thrive, as well as finding ways to continually improve on those efforts.
The theme for Older Americans Month in 2024 is “Powered by Connection,” and this year’s focus is on the profound impact meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults. Ensuring that older adults remain involved and connected in our communities for as long as possible benefits people of all ages in the Weld County community.
Members of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) staff and several community partners were on hand to hear the proclamation.
“I want to thank this staff for doing such a great job providing such wonderful support for seniors in our community,” said Commissioner Perry Buck. “I cherish older Americans and their wealth of knowledge. There are always opportunities to learn from them.”
Weld County residents are urged to recognize the importance of connectedness within the lives of older adults in our community and to actively aid in creating a society where the positive aspects of aging are embraced and celebrated. For more information benefitting older adults through Weld County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA), please visit https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Services/Home-and-Community-Supports-Division/Area-Agency-on-Aging-AAA.
