May is Older Americans Month
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Celebrating Older Americans Month: “Flip the Script on Aging” with AAAs
Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month - a time to honor the many contributions, resilience, and achievements of older adults.P4A is proud to join this celebration, recognizing the more than 3 million older Pennsylvanians who enrich our Commonwealth daily. This year’s national theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” is a reminder to challenge the outdated stereotypes surrounding older adults and instead embrace new perspectives and showcase the vibrant lives of older adults.
Flipping the Script: Thriving at Every Age
“Flip the Script on Aging” encourages us to rethink how we talk about aging. By shifting our focus away from misconceptions and instead focusing on the strengths and contributions of older adults, we can promote respect, dignity, and inclusion.
Pennsylvania's Area Agencies on Aging believe in empowering older adults to live independently and with dignity. Our services provide support to help older adults remain active, engaged, and connected in their communities. From home-delivered meals and transportation to health promotion, caregiver support, and protection from abuse, our mission is to help every older adult thrive.
How the Area Agencies on Aging Support Older Pennsylvanians:
- First Stop: Serve as the “front door” to the aging network, offering unbiased information and assistance for older adults and their families.
- Vital Services: Provide programs and services, which include legal services, home-delivered meals, health promotion, transportation, benefits counseling, and more.
- Advocacy and Protection: Advocate for older adults and protect those at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Community Engagement: The senior centers and volunteer opportunities keep older adults socially connected and active.
- Support for Caregivers: AAAs provide guidance and respite for those caring for loved ones.
Together, We Flip the Script
This Older Americans Month, we’re changing the conversation about aging in Pennsylvania. By celebrating the achievements and potential of older adults and supporting their independence, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities for all generations.
Aging Across the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania has 52 Area Agencies on Aging across its 67 counties, which work tirelessly to provide the resources and support needed to make independent living a reality for older Pennsylvanians.
AAAs focus on programs and outreach designed to improve the physical, social, and emotional well-being of older adults and their caregivers with dignity, respect, respect, and choice.
Remember, your local Area Agency on Aging is always available to provide additional resources and support in navigating the complexities of care. Visit https://p4a.org/ for more information.