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 Older Americans Month 2019
 Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2019 theme, **Connect, Create, Contribute**, encourages older adults and their communities to:
**Connect** with friends, family, and services that support participation.
**Create** by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.
**Contribute** time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives.
This webpage will include suggestions, resources, and material to celebrate older Americans and the communities of which they are a vital part. Everyone benefits when everyone can participate. We encourage you to connect, create, and contribute for stronger and more diverse communities this May, and throughout the year.
Leading up to May 2019, this site will promote **#OAM19** with materials to help you**#ConnectCreateContribute**.
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                    *Last modified on 12/03/2019* Connect, Create, Contribute
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