Senior Citizens Day/Older Americans Month
Each May is observed across the nation as Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions seniors make to their communities. This special observance was established in 1963 to acknowledge the contributions of past and present older citizens. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking the entire nation to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. The observance is sponsored by the US Administration on Aging. Senior Citizens day is observed the third Tuesday of every month.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) celebrates the accomplishments of our older citizens each May during Older Americans Month with a new theme announced each year by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA). Working toward similar goals and missions, the ODA and AAA7 develop strategies and programs that provide seniors with opportunities to live full and satisfying lives.