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National Activity Professional Week is January 23-29, 2022!
The team at AGE+ and JFRF want to take a moment to show our great gratitude to all of the LECs who work so hard each and every day to bring joy and connection to the lives of the older adults in their communities. COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the long-term...
When pet love comes to seniors, everybody’s tail wags
Click here to read this article from the San Diego Union-Tribune about how pet therapy can benefit residents. Is there an organization near you that could bring animals to your building? Please be sure to tell us about your pet adventures on the discussion page!
Here is a Little Inspiration! A 103 Year Old Ran the 100-Meter Dash!
Click here to read more about the woman who began running at age 100 and just competed in the National Senior Games in Albuquerque this week!
Let’s Celebrate Older Americans Month this May!
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to: Connect with friends, family, and services that support...
October 1 is International Day of Older Persons!
According to the United Nations website: Almost 700 million people are now over the age of 60. By 2050, 2 billion people, over 20 per cent of the world’s population, will be 60 or older. The increase in the number of older people will be the greatest and the most...
May is Older Americans Month
After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. Every president since has issued a formal proclamation...