Older adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts.
In 1963, we began to acknowledge the contributions of older people by using the month of May to celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM). Led by the Administration for Community Living, the annual observance offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” gives aging a new voice – one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say.
Events
Older American Month events by County
Resources
The following websites offer information and tools to help you Age Out Loud. And remember to call or visit your local Maryland Access Point for information on resources in your area. Topics there range from volunteering, and nutrition to legal support and transportation.
- Your Local Resources
- Your Health
- Age Your Way
- Your Security
- Giving Back
- For Resources All Year Long
Your Local Resources
Explore your options, Search for resources, Connect with your local Maryland Access Point (MAP), and Plan to Age Out Loud all year.
Home & Community
Home Care, Housing, Villages & NORCs, Medication Management & Devices, Nutrition, and Transportation.
Facilities
Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Facilities,
Hospice, and Other Facilities
Insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Insurance, Health Insurance
Health
Health Topics, Health Finder, Living Well, Brain Injury, Dementia, and Falls Prevention
Caregivers
Family Caregivers, Grief Recovery, Resources, Caregiver Support Groups
More Options
Local Agencies, Abuse/Neglect, Developmental Disabilities, and Legal Assistance.
Your Health
A big part of the new way to age is a focus on physical and mental wellness.
Brain Health
dministration for Community Living
Falls Prevention
National Council on Aging
Go4Life Exercise & Physical Activity Campaign
National Institute on Aging
Healthy Eating As We Age
USDA
Long-term Care Planning
Department of Health and Human Services
NIHSeniorHealth
National Institutes of Health
Older Adults and Oral Health
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Sleep and Aging
National Institutes of Health
Age Your Way
Many people are redefining aging by trying new careers, classes, and hobbies.
Arts and Aging Toolkit for Organizations
CreativeAging.org
Directory of Creative Aging Programs
National Center for Creative Aging
Participating in Activities You Enjoy
National Institute on Aging
Second Acts for the Greater Good
Encore.org
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Department of Labor
Your Security
Knowing how to protect yourself plays a major role in aging well and maintaining independence.
Elder Abuse
Administration on Aging
Financial Protection for Older Americans
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Home Modification and Supportive Housing
Homemods.org
Nursing Home Resident's Rights
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
OnGuard Online
Office of Justice Programs
Pension and Retirement Fact Sheets
Pension Rights Center
Tips for Success in Assisted Living Facilities
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Tips for Older Adults on Living Trusts (PDF)
National Consumer Law Center
Giving Back
More than ever, older adults are making a difference—for themselves and in communities—through civic engagement.
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Maryland Access Point
Experience Corps
AARP Foundation
Health Benefits of Volunteering (PDF)
Corporation for National and Community Service
Project Toolkits
Corporation for National and Community Service
SeniorCorps
Corporation for National and Community Service
United We Serve
Corporation for National and Community Service
Volunteer Opportunity Search Tool
VolunteerMatch
Volunteering and Civic Engagement among Older Adults
Corporation for National and Community Service
For Resources All Year Long
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