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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2009
COLUMBUS - On Tuesday, May 19, 2009, the Ohio Department of Aging will join with area agencies on aging, local senior centers and other organizations that make up Ohio's aging network, to celebrate Senior Citizens Day.
Senior Citizens Day is the cornerstone of Older Americans Month, a nationwide observation held each May. Ohio's theme for celebrations this year, "Reinvent Yourself, Reinvent Aging," echoes a sweeping change that is happening in how older adults see themselves and how they are increasingly supporting their communities.
"Seniors today are shrugging off aging stereotypes. They are choosing to become or remain engaged in their communities by serving, working and learning right along with younger generations," said Barbara E. Riley, director of the department. "They are serving as role models and helping others, while also enriching and reinventing their own lives."
Communities, senior centers and other organizations and individuals throughout Ohio host Senior Citizens Day events and activities each year. The events range from health fairs and award luncheons to dances and family outings. A list of statewide events is available on the department's Web site, www.aging.ohio.gov.
About Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month was established in 1963 to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to elders in their communities. The observance is sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging.
About ODA
The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.
State of Ohio
Executive Department
Office of the Governor
Columbus
IN RECOGNITION OF
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
MAY 19, 2009
Senior Citizens Day is the cornerstone of Older Americans Month. It is a special day for communities to come together across generations and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of our elders.
Ohio's theme for Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day 2009 is "Reinvent Yourself, Reinvent Aging." Communities throughout the state will mark this day with special activities that engage all generations.
Seniors today are increasingly shrugging off aging stereotypes. They are choosing to become or remain engaged in their communities by serving, working and learning right along with younger generations. They are serving as role models and providing much-needed help, while also enriching and reinventing their own lives.
The Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio's aging network serve and advocate for two million Ohioans who are age 60 or older. They make available an array of supports, services and opportunities for older Ohioans to be independent and remain or become engaged in the support and betterment of their communities.
FOR ALL OF THESE REASONS, I, TED STRICKLAND, Governor of the State of Ohio, join the aging network in thanking our senior citizens for being positive role models for all generations and do hereby proclaim MAY 19, 2009 as
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
throughout the state of Ohio. I urge all Ohioans and communities to celebrate and congratulate our elders for their accomplishments and express our gratitude for the examples they set.
On this 12th day of May, 2009;
Ted Strickland
Governor
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