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Older Americans Month 2012

Older Americans Month 2012

Never Too Old To Play!


May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our communities. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.

The theme for Older Americans Month 2012, Never Too Old to Play...

encourages older Americans to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities. In celebration of Older Americans Month, the U.S. Administration on Aging is pleased to provide this website which offers useful resources and tools to help you plan and promote events and activities honoring older Americans.

Consider hosting a Day of Play with a team trivia night, intergenerational Wii bowling tournament or other fun activity! Bring the community together by painting a mural or sponsoring a photo scavenger hunt. Whatever your community does, make sure you have fun and consider making it intergenerational. More than anything else always remember... You're Never Too Old To Play!



Get Involved.

Here are three great ways to support Older Americans Month.

  • 1.

    Host a Day of Play.

    The Administration on Aging is encouraging Aging Network partners and other organizations around the country to host a Day of Play. This website includes numerous suggestions to help you plan and promote your Day of Play.


  • 2.

    Use Social Media.

    AoA's social media tools and sample story arc make it easy to promote Older Americans Month on your social media networks. Use the pledge badge to the right to show your support of Older Americans Month. Share messages from the OAM story arc on your Facebook page and Twitter feed, remember to use the hashtag #OAM2012.


  • 3.

    Promote Older Americans Month.

    Use traditional tools like posters, newsletters, and website banner-ads to promote Older Americans Month to your partners and stakeholders.



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Pledge your support for Older Americans Month by posting our special OAM 2012 badge on your wall.