Holiday Social 

Media Toolkit

Included in the Holiday Toolkit are a few 

helpful ways to personalize your messages. Be 

sure to read each post in full before posting 

on your organizations or agencies social 

media to ensure all needed material is 

transferred and nothing additional is needed. 

Green Highlight – Idea text that can be added 

and personalized to target consumers.

Gray Highlight – Link to a toolkit that is offered 

by a different organization

Please feel free to use any or all of the following 

sample posts for your social media presence. As 

always, tag us in your nutrition posts 

@Aging.Nutrition so we can share your amazing 

work as well!

This project was supported in part by grant number 90PPNU0002 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and 

Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their 

findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
January 

New Year’s Day – Jan 1 

Wishing you a Happy New Year from (Insert Name 

of Organization Here). 

#HappyNewYear

World Braille Day – Jan 4

It is World Braille Day. Do you or a loved one have 

low vision or are blind? Are you in need of 

services? 

Learn more about braille at: 

https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-lowvision/braille/what-braille

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are blind or have low vision.

#Braille #Communication
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Third Monday of 

January

“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can 

be great, because greatness is determined by 

service.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

If you or a loved one are in need of (list of services) 

please give us a call at (555)555-5555 or visit our 

website at: (Insert website link here)

#MartinLutherKingJr #IHaveADream

Glaucoma Awareness Month

It is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a 

leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the 

United States. There’s no cure for glaucoma, 

but early treatment can often stop the damage 

and protect your vision.

Learn more at: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learnabout-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-andresources/glaucoma-resources/glaucomaawarenessmonth#:~:text=January%20is%20Glaucoma%20Aw

areness%20Month&text=There's%20no%20cure%20

for%20glaucoma,African%20Americans%20over%2

0age%2040 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have low vision or have glaucoma.

#Glaucoma #GlaucomaAwareness
Thyroid Awareness Month

January is Thyroid Awareness Month – The thyroid 

is a gland in the neck. It is in charge of your 

metabolism and the creation of new proteins, and 

so much more. Take some time today to learn up 

on the thyroid and become educated on signs 

and symptoms of illnesses and diseases related to 

the thyroid.

https://www.unicityhealthcare.com/january-isthyroid-awareness-month-calling-attention-tothyroid-disease-in-seniors/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may suffer from a thyroid disease.

#Thyroid #ThyroidAwareness

February

National Wear Red Day – First Friday in February

Will have a social media kit that is free to use - 

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthtopics/education-and-awareness/heartmonth/wear-red-day 

National Wear Red Day is celebrated on the first 

Friday in February. The purpose of this day is to 

“bring greater attention to heart disease as a 

leading cause of death for Americans.” Show us 

your red today!

Learn more about the heart at: 

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthtopics/education-and-awareness 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For heart healthy meals 

check out the following Pinterest board 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/hearthealthy-mealsrecipes/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may be at risk or have been diagnosed with a 

heart disease.

#WearRedDay #HeartHealth
World Cancer Day – February 4

Held every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day

has the mission to raise worldwide awareness 

about cancer, treatment, and care for all.

https://www.worldcancerday.org/about-us 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are undergoing cancer treatments

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For recipes to help 

ensure your loved ones are getting the nutrients 

they need while going through cancer treatments 

go to the following Pinterest board for inspiration. 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/cancer

-treatment-nutritious-recipes/ 

#WorldCancerDay 

Toothache Day – February 9

Ouch! It is toothache day. A toothache is pain in or 

around a tooth. There are a number of causes, 

such as;

 Tooth Decay

 Abscessed tooth

 Tooth fracture

 A damaged filling

 Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or 

grinding teeth

 Infected gums

Learn more about symptoms and treatment at: 

https://www.webmd.com/oralhealth/guide/toothaches 

Learn more about oral health for older adults at:

https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/nutrition/Oral%2

0Health%20Quick%20Guide.pdf 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

for dental care.

#Toothache
Valentine’s Day – February 14

Looking for something sweet? Check out some 

Valentine’s Day themed recipes from the Nutrition 

and Aging Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/valenti

nes-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! 

#Valentines

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day – 

February 14

It is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. A 

Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) is a result of the 

heart or blood vessels near the heart that have 

not developed normally. For some great resources 

and more information go to: 

https://www.heart.org/en/healthtopics/congenital-heart-defects

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have or are at risk of a Congenital Heart 

Defect.

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For heart healthy meal 

inspiration go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/hearthealthy-mealsrecipes/ 

#CongenitalHeartDefectAwarenessDay 
Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) – 

February 20

Happy Presidents Day from (insert organization 

name here) to you!

#PresidentsDay 

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 

It is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. 

Eating disorders can affect people of any age, sex, 

gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group. 

To learn more about eating disorders go to: 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may suffer from or be at risk of an eating 

disorder. For example, provide contact information 

for participants to meet with your Registered 

Dietitian for one-on-one counseling.

#NationalEatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 
Rare Disease Day – Last day of February

This website will provide materials for download

closer to the holiday - 

https://www.rarediseaseday.org/ 

Today is Rare Disease Day. It is celebrated to help 

raise awareness for those individuals living with a 

rare disease around the world. This day is also for 

their families and their caregivers. To learn more 

about this day and about rare diseases go to: 

https://www.rarediseaseday.org/what-is-a-raredisease/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may be diagnosed with a rare disease.

#RareDiseaseDay 

Low Vision Awareness Month

It is low vision awareness month. Low vision affects 

millions of Americans. Having vision impairment 

can make it hard to do the normal activities of 

daily life. To learn more about vision rehabilitation 

go to: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eyehealth/outreach-campaigns-andresources/vision-rehabilitation-resources 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have low vision.

#LowVisionAwarenessMonth
American Heart Month 

Check this website for the American Heart Month 

toolkit - 

https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/american_he

art_month.htm#:~:text=February%20is%20Americ

an%20Heart%20Month,for%20heart%20disease%20

and%20stroke. 

It is #AmericanHeartMonth. “Blood pressure 

normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it 

can damage your heart and cause health 

problems if it stays high for a long time. 

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is 

blood pressure that is higher than normal.” Learn 

more at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm 

Include possible services you offer for individuals who 

have been diagnosed with a heart issue. For example, 

evidence-based programs, nutrition education, or 

nutrition counseling.

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For heart healthy 

inspired meals go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/hearthealthy-mealsrecipes/ #American

 

March

National Sleep Awareness Week – The start of 

Daylight Savings

Sleep and nutrition...do you know the link between 

the two? During National Sleep Awareness Week, 

try these tips!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may be interested in learning more about the 

connection between nutrition and sleep. For 

example, nutrition education or nutrition 

counseling offerings. 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For some healthy 

bedtime snack ideas go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/goodbedtime-snacks/ 

#BedtimeSnacks #NationalSleepAwarenessWeek
World Kidney Day – Second Thursday in March

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.worldkidneyday.org/ 

Kidney Diseases can be called the “Silent Killers”

and can greatly impact the quality of a persons

life. There are eight golden rules to help reduce the 

risk of developing kidney disease. Today for World 

Kidney Day, check out the video below for more 

information on these eight golden rules.

https://youtu.be/pmyOt7uRIRg 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may have kidney issues like nutrition 

counseling or evidence-based programs. 

#WorldKidneyDay

St. Patrick’s Day – March 17

Looking for something GREEN? Check out some St. 

Patrick’s Day themed recipes from the Nutrition 

and Aging Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/stpatricks-day-foods/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! 

#St.PatricksDay
World Water Day – March 22

World Water Day is held on March 22 every year to 

celebrate water along with raising awareness of 

the two billion individuals living without access to 

safe water. To learn more about this day of 

celebration go to: 

https://www.worldwaterday.org/learn 

#WorldWaterDay

World Tuberculosis Day – March 24

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday/default.htm 

World Tuberculosis Day occurs every year on 

March 24th. The goal is to educate more people 

about the impact of TB across the world.

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a Tuberculosis diagnosis 

#WorldTuberculosisDay
American Diabetes Alert Day – Fourth Tuesday in 

March

For American Diabetes Alert Day, take some time 

to read “Live long and healthy” to better 

understand the help that you can receive when 

facing diabetes with its unique challenges. 

https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/seniors For the 

Diabetes Food Hub go to: 

https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diabetes diagnosis like Diabetes selfmanagement classes, nutrition education, or 

nutrition counseling.

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For some recipe 

inspiration for individuals with Diabetes go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-diabetes/ 

#AmericanDiabetesAlertDay #Diabetes

Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic 

Brain Injuries are caused by an impact or force to 

the head or body, it can also be caused from a 

penetrating injury to the head. It has been found 

that falls are a leading cause of TBI and older 

adults are at increased risk. To learn more about 

traumatic brain injury go to: 

https://acl.gov/programs/post-injurysupport/traumatic-brain-injurytbi?j=1619263&sfmc_sub=6954352&l=6707_HTML

&u=36517875&mid=515008575&jb=0 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a traumatic brain injury. 

#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
National Nutrition Month

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national

-nutrition-month 

April

National Public Health Week – First full week in 

April

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://nphw.org/Tools-and-Tips/Toolkit 

Join us and celebrate National Public Health Week. 

Public health professionals do what they can to 

make the world a more equitable, safe and 

healthy place.

#NationalPublicHealthWeek 
World Health Day – April 7

Celebrated annually, World Health Day brings 

attention to a specific health topic of concern to 

individuals across the world. For additional 

information on World Health Day go to: 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-healthday 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a heart diagnosis.

#WorldHealthDay

World Parkinson’s Day – April 11

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing 

neurological disease. Help spread awareness 

about World Parkinson’s Day. For more information 

about this disease go to: 

https://www.worldparkinsonsday.com/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For recipe ideas for 

individuals with a Parkinson’s diagnosis go to:

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-parkinsons/ 

#WorldParkinsonsDay 
World Hemophilia Day – April 17

Check this website for toolkit and information - 

https://wfh.org/world-hemophilia-day/ 

World Hemophilia Day is a day focused on 

bleeding disorders. There are a number of 

bleeding disorders, for more information on each 

type go to: https://wfh.org/about-bleedingdisorders/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with hemophilia.

#WorldHemophiliaDay

Earth Day – April 22

Check out this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.earthday.org/ 

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, 

drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself 

to the influence of the Earth” – Henry David 

Thoreau

#EarthDay
DNA Day – April 25

DNA Day has been celebrated annually since 2003. 

Celebrating the discovery and research about 

DNA and all of the advancements that have 

helped move things forward in the science and 

medical fields. For more information about DNA 

Day go to: https://nationaltoday.com/nationaldna-day/ 

#DNA

World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 

28

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a day 

promoting the prevention of occupational 

accidents and diseases. Learn more from the 

International Labor Organization at: 

https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-andhealth-at-work/events-training/eventsmeetings/safeday2022/lang--en/index.htm 

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/productiveagin

g/safetyandhealth.html 

#SafetyAndHealthAtWork 
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

Sarcoidosis is “an inflammatory disease 

characterized by the formation of granulomas – 

tiny clumps of inflammatory cells – in one or more 

organs of the body”. For a video introduction to 

sarcoidosis go to: https://youtu.be/-yLrBPD2HV8 

For healthy eating ideas with a sarcoidosis 

diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-sarcoidosis/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#SarcoidosisAwarenessMonth 

May

World Asthma Day – First Tuesday in May

Check this website for information - 

https://ginasthma.org/world-asthma-day2022/# 

World Asthma Day is celebrated annually and is 

organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma 

(GINA) to raise awareness of Asthma globally. For 

additional information about asthma in older 

adults go to: 

https://asthmaandallergies.org/asthmaallergies/asthma-in-older-adults/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with asthma.

#WorldAsthmaDay
World Hand Hygiene Day – May 5

Check this website for the campaign - 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-handhygiene-day 

The ‘SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands’ campaign is 

done yearly in May to help promote awareness 

and importance of hand hygiene.

#WashYourHands

Cinco De Mayo – May 5

Check out some Cinco De Mayo themed recipes 

from the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/cincode-mayo-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#CincoDeMayo 
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day – May 12

May 12th is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic 

Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International 

Awareness Day. This is a long-term illness. Help 

raise awareness by wearing blue today and 

spreading the word on social media by sharing 

something you learned. Use the hashtag 

#MECFSAwareness 

Educational tools are available and ready for use

to help patients, family members, and caregivers 

with their healthcare visits. Take a look at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/resources/patienttoolkit.html 

Check this website for additional information - 

https://www.cdc.gov/mecfs/resources/awarenessday.html 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with ME/CFS.

For recipe ideas for individuals with a ME/CFS 

diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May

Happy Mother’s Day!

#HappyMothersDay
World AIDS Vaccine Day – May 18

Check this website for information - 

https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hivvaccine-awareness-day 

Currently there is no vaccine available to prevent 

HIV infection or to treat those individuals that have 

HIV. Learn more about HIV and AIDS at: 

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/abouthiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS 

#WorldAIDSVaccineDay

Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

“As we set today aside to honor and thank our 

veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this 

every day of the year and not just one.” – Beth 

Pennington

Looking for ideas for your Memorial Day picnic? 

Check out some recipes from the Nutrition and 

Aging Resource Center.

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/memori

al-day-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#MemorialDay
Senior Health and Fitness Day – Last Wednesday 

in May

Senior Health and Fitness Day is important as 

“Experts say older adults should engage in 

moderate exercise and strength training each 

week”. “Regular exercise can help older adults stay 

independent and prevent many health problems”. 

Read more about exercise programs that promote 

fitness at: https://www.ncoa.org/article/exerciseprograms-that-promote-senior-fitness

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

World No Tobacco Day – May 31

For more information and information go to - 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-notobacco-day 

Each year on May 31 we observe World No 

Tobacco Day to inform individuals of the dangers 

of using tobacco.

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are trying to stop their tobacco addiction.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay
Older Americans Month

Go to acl.gov and search Older Americans Month 

for the toolkit

Check the Administration for Community Living 

site for the Older Americans Month social media 

toolkit.

For healthy recipes for aging well go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/healthy

-aging-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#OAM

Arthritis Awareness Month

For more information on Arthritis and it’s 

awareness month go to: 

https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/communications/fe

atures/arthritis-awareness.html 

Arthritis is a leading cause of disability affecting

nearly 59 million adults (1 in 4 have been 

diagnosed with Arthritis.) 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosis of arthritis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with an 

arthritis diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/eatingwith-arthritis/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#Arthritis AwearenessMonth
Celiac Disease Awareness Month

For information go to - 

https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-awarenessmonth/ 

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac 

disease “is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a 

protein found in wheat, barley and rye.” Some 

complications of this disease can lead to 

malnutrition, bone weakening, lactose intolerance, 

and cancer. Working with a dietitian can be very 

helpful with dietary changes. For more information 

go to: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/celiac-disease/symptomscauses/syc-20352220 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with celiac disease.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with a 

diagnosis with Celiac Disease go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/eatingwith-celiac/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#CeliacDiseaseAwareness 

Correct Posture Month

Posture is more important than one may realize. 

Our daily habits shape our bodies and the impact 

that they have on our health. May is Correct 

Posture Month – this is your reminder to check in 

and address any changes that may be beneficial.

Read more information at: 

https://posturemonth.org/posture-awareness/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

like an evidence based health promotion class for 

strength and flexibility.

#CorrectPostureMonth
Hepatitis Awareness Month

For a toolkit to celebrate Hepatitis Awareness 

Month and spread awareness go to - 

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/awareness/Hepatit

isAwarenessMonth.htm#:~:text=The%20month%20

of%20May%20is,while%20encouraging%20testing%

20and%20vaccination. 

This month is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Take a 

few minutes to learn the A, B, Cs of viral hepatitis. 

Learn more at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/awareness/Hepatit

isABCs.htm 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a hepatitis diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with a 

Hepatitis diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/eatingwith-hepatitis/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

HepatitisAwareness 

National High Blood Pressure Education Month

May is High Blood Pressure Education month. “High 

blood pressure – also known as hypertension – is 

a major risk factor for heart disease.” For 

additional information and awareness resources 

go to: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/highblood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-educationmonth#:~:text=The%20Heart%20Truth%C2%AE%20e

ncourages,%23OurHearts%20are%20healthier%20t

ogether

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a high blood pressure diagnosis.

For heart healthy recipe inspiration go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/deliciou

s-heart-healthy-eating-program/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#HighBloodPressure #HeartHealth
National Mental Health Month

“Millions of people are affected by mental illness 

each year.” This month is National Mental Health 

Month. Take some time today to check in on your 

friends, family, and loved ones. 

For the toolkit and information on the National 

Mental Health Month go to - 

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/AwarenessEvents/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a mental health diagnosis.

#MentalHealth
National Osteoporosis Awareness and 

Prevention Month

Help prevent your risk of osteoporosis by eating 

healthy this National Osteoporosis Awareness and 

Prevention Month. The daily need of calcium 

increases for women at the age of 50 and men at 

the age of 70 to 1,200 milligrams. Good sources of 

calcium include:

 Low-fat dairy products

 Dark green leafy vegetables

 Canned salmon or sardines

 Soy products, such as tofu

 Calcium-fortified cereals and orange juice

Vitamin D is also an important nutrient that 

improves the body’s ability to absorb calcium and 

improve bone health. Most individuals need 600 

international units each day. This increases to 800 

after the age of 70. Good sources of vitamin D 

include:

 Cod liver oil

 Trout and salmon

 Sunlight

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an osteoporosis diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with 

Osteoporosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-osteoporosis/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#NationalOsteoporosisAwareness #Prevention
National Stroke Awareness Month

For a toolkit with stroke awareness materials go to 

- https://www.npaonline.org/may-nationalstroke-awarenessmonth#:~:text=May%20is%20National%20Stroke%2

0Awareness%20Month%20.,resources%2C%20and%

20opportunities%20to%20participate

“Stroke is the number five cause of death and a 

leading cause of disability in the United States. A 

stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries 

oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked 

by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the 

brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, 

so it and brain cells die.” Learn more about strokes, 

their warning signs and risk factors that you can 

help control during National Stroke Awareness 

Month at: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are at risk or have suffered from a stroke.

#NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth 

Vision Health Month

May is Vision Health Month. Taking care of the eyes 

should be a priority at all ages. For additional 

information on tips to prevent vision loss go to: 

https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/risk/tips.htm 

For additional information about healthy vision go 

to: 

https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/healthyvisionm

onth/index.htm#:~:text=May%20is%20Healthy%20V

ision%20Month,keep%20you%20safe%20each%20d

ay

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

for vision.

#VisionHealthMonth
June

World Milk Day - June 1

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://worldmilkday.org/ 

World Milk Day is celebrated annually to recognize 

the importance of milk as a global food. 

#WorldMilkDay #EnjoyDairy

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

MyPlate Birthday – June 2

Check this website for materials and information - 

https://www.myplate.gov/birthday 

MyPlate’s Birthday is June 2nd. MyPlate has been 

helping individuals learn how to eat healthy by 

using the five food groups. Learn how to make 

MyPlate work for you. Learn more at: 

https://www.myplate.gov/

#MyPlate #HappyBirthday
National Cancer Survivors Day - First Sunday in 

June 

June 4th is National Cancer Survivors Day. Surviving 

cancer is something to be celebrated every day. 

Going through treatment is hard on the individual 

and the caregiver(s). Today is about them! For 

additional information about this day and 

resources go to - https://ncsd.org/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a cancer diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals undergoing 

treatment for cancer go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/cancer

-treatment-nutritious-recipes/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay 

World Brain Tumor Day – June 8

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.braintumour.ca/getinvolved/raising-awareness/world-awarenessday/ 

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a 

brain tumor? Below is a link with questions to ask 

your health care team. Share with your friends, 

neighbors, family, and loved ones to make sure 

they understand their diagnosis. 

https://www.braintumour.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2022/07/Questions-to-Askyour-Healthcare-Team-ENGLISH.pdf 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

#WorldBrainTumorDay
World Blood Donor Day – June 14

The mission of World Blood Donor Day is to help 

raise awareness of the need for safe blood and 

blood products. By donating blood, an individual 

can help ensure a sufficient quantity is met and 

an effective health system is sustained.

For additional information about World Blood 

Donor Day go to - 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blooddonor-day 

Activity/Event idea – host a blood drive

WorldBloodDonorDay

Father’s Day – Third Sunday in June

Happy Father’s Day!

#HappyFathersDay
Juneteenth – June 19

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of 

victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s 

a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that 

despite the most painful parts of our history, 

change is possible-and there is still so much work 

to do.” – former President Barack Obama

#Juneteenth

National HIV Testing Day – June 27

For a toolkit go to - 

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/testin

gday.html#:~:text=June%2027%20is%20National%2

0HIV%20Testing%20Day%20(NHTD). 

Today is National HIV Testing Day. “HIV is a virus 

that damages and weakens the body’s immune 

system – the system your body uses to fight off 

infection and disease...If you are over 64 and are 

at risk for HIV, talk with your doctor. Your doctor 

can help determine how often you should be 

tested and help find ways to reduce your risk.” 

Learn more at: 

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hiv-aids-andolder-adults 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a HIV diagnosis.

For recipes for individuals with a HIV or AIDS 

diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-hiv-or-aids/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#NationalHIVTestingDay
Pride Month 

It is PRIDE Month! Have you heard of SAGE? They 

provide advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ older 

adults. Learn more about what SAGE has to offer 

at: https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/ 

#PRIDEMonth

July

Independence Day – July 4

Looking for something to bring to your 4th of July 

picnic? Check out some Independence Day 

themed recipes from the Nutrition and Aging 

Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/4th-ofjuly-healthy-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#4thOfJuly
Parent’s Day – Fourth Saturday in July

Go to https://www.ncoa.org/age-well-planner for 

more information.

It is Parent’s Day. Make sure that your parents and 

other loved ones are set to age well. The National 

Council on Aging (NCOA) is “a non-profit that is 

dedicated to help you age with confidence.” Use 

their Age Well Planner to obtain resources, tools, 

and expert help designed just for you or your loved 

one(s).

#ParentsDay

World Hepatitis Day – July 28

For the toolkit go to - 

https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/ 

“Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral 

hepatitis related illness. However, with the existing 

prevention, testing and treatment services that 

are available every hepatitis related death is 

preventable. Hepatitis can affect anyone, but it 

has a disproportionate affect on the people and 

communities most underserved by health 

systems.” Learn more at: 

https://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/what-isviral-hepatitis/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a hepatitis diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with a 

diagnosis of Hepatitis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/eatingwith-hepatitis/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#WorldHepatitisDay
Eye Injury Prevention Month

“Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the 

simplest things you can do to keep your vision

healthy throughout your life”. Learn more about 

how to protect your eyes this Eye Injury Prevention 

Month at: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tipsprevention/preventing-injuries 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an eye injury.

#EyeInjuryPreventionMonth

Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness 

Month

Today is Hemochromatosis Screening and 

Awareness Month. “Hemochromatosis is an iron 

storage disorder that can cause the body to 

absorb too much iron from foods and other 

sources, such as multivitamin supplements with 

iron. This extra iron can gradually build up in the 

body’s tissues and organs, particularly in the liver 

cells, heart, pancreas, joints, and pituitary gland. If 

left untreated, this iron buildup may lead to tissue 

and organ damage over time.” Learn more at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseas

es/hemochromatosis.htm

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a hemochromatosis diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with a 

diagnosis of Hemochromatosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-hemochromatosis/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#Hemochromatosis #ScreeningAndAwareness 
August

National Farmers’ Market Week – First full week 

in August

For a toolkit go to: 

https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/nationalfarmers-market-week/ 

It is National Farmers’ Market Week. Farmers’ 

markets “facilitate personal connections and 

bond of mutual benefits between farmers, 

shoppers, and communities. Visit a farmers’ 

market near you this week!

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

September

Labor Day – First Monday in September

Looking for something to bring to your Labor Day 

picnic? Check out some healthy Labor Day 

inspired recipes from the Nutrition and Aging 

Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-labor-day/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#LaborDay
Migraine Awareness Week – First full week in 

September

It is Migraine Awareness Week. A migraine is a 

severe and painful long-term health condition. If 

you have migraine you will have migraine attacks, 

which can be a whole-body experience. Common 

symptoms of an attack can include:

 head pain,

 problems with your sight such as seeing 

flashing lights,

 being very sensitive to light, sounds and 

smells, 

 fatigue,

 feeling sick and being sick.

Learn more about migraines at: 

https://migrainetrust.org/understand-migraine/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who suffer from migraines.

#MigraineAwarenessWeek 

World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10

For information go to - 

https://www.iasp.info/wspd/ 

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. “Suicidal 

behavior is common in older adults for a number 

of reasons. Loneliness has been found to top the 

list. Many seniors are homebound and live on their 

own. If their spouse has recently died and there 

are no family members or friends nearby, they 

may lack the social connections they need to 

thrive.” Learn more at: 

https://ncoa.org/article/suicide-and-olderadults-what-you-should-know 

For adult coloring pages that can be used to 

enhance overall wellbeing go to:

https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/nutrition/Social.

Mental.Emotional.Health.Coloring.Page.pdf 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are at risk for suicide.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Grandparents’ Day – First Sunday after Labor 

Day

Grandparents and older adults are SUPERHEROES! 

Today is celebrating YOU!

#GrandparentsDay

National Stroke Week – Second full week in 

September

It is National Stroke Week. Strokes are the number 

2 cause of death worldwide and a leading cause 

of disability. Every stroke is unique and so is the 

recovery. Find more information at: 

https://www.stroke.org/en/about-the-americanstroke-association

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have suffered from a stroke.

#NationalStrokeWeek 
World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21 

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Learn 

more about Dementia and Alzheimer’s this World 

Alzheimer’s Day at: https://www.alzint.org/getinvolved/world-alzheimers-month/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with 

Alzheimer’s go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/goodrecipes-for-individuals-with-alzheimers/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#WorldAlzheimersDay 

World Heart Day – September 29

Today is World Health Day. “Heart disease and 

stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death 

claiming 18.6 million lives each year.” Learn more 

at: https://world-heart-federation.org/worldheart-day/about-whd/

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a heart diagnosis.

For heart healthy meal inspiration go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/deliciou

s-heart-healthy-eating-program/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#WorldHeartDay
Falls Prevention Week

Check this website for a toolkit - 

https://www.ncoa.org/article/falls-preventionawareness-week-toolkit 

It is #FallsPrevention Week! Get the facts on falls – 

“Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal 

injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ 

safety and independence, and generate 

enormous economic and personal costs. However, 

falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Through 

practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based 

falls prevention programs, and clinicalcommunity partnerships, the number of falls 

among seniors can be substantially reduced.” To 

read more go to: 

https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-onfalls-prevention 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who are at fall risk like evidence-based programs.

For healthy aging meal inspiration go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-strong-and-healthy-aging/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Malnutrition Awareness Week

Check this website for information - 

http://www.nutritioncare.org/maw/ 

It is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Older adults are 

at greater risk of facing nutrition related issues 

prior to, during, and after a hospitalization. To learn 

more about the key facts of malnutrition in older 

adults go to: 

https://www.nutritioncare.org/uploadedFiles/Docu

ments/Malnutrition/MAW_2020/Why%20Nutrition%

20is%20Important_Patient%20Over%20the%20Age

%20of%2065.pdf 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

like meals, nutrition education, and nutrition 

counseling. 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#MalnutritionAwarenessWeek 
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 

Month

Check this website for National Recovery Month 

information and the “Faces & Voices of Recovery” 

page for a toolkit of information - 

https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month 

It is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 

Month. “Too much alcohol, use of illegal drugs, and 

misuse of prescription medications can all be 

harmful to our health. As we age, there may be 

unique risks for medication interactions, 

worsening of chronic conditions, or falls.” Explore 

more information and articles at: 

https://www.ncoa.org/olderadults/health/behavioral-health/alcoholsubstance-abuse 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who may have an alcohol or drug addiction.

#DrugAndAlcoholAddiction

National Cholesterol Education Month

For a Cholesterol Communications Kit full of 

information that can be shared all month long go 

to - 

https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/communication

s-kit.htm 

It is National Cholesterol Education Month. Do you 

know how often you should have your cholesterol 

checked? Having high cholesterol increases the 

risk for heart disease and stroke. Stay in control of 

your health by knowing your cholesterol status. 

Learn more at: 

https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/checked.htm 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who could benefit from some nutrition education 

around cholesterol.

For heart healthy meal inspiration go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/hearthealthy-mealsrecipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#Cholesterol 
October

Mental Illness Awareness Week – First full week 

in October

For a Mental Illness Awareness Week toolkit from 

the National Alliance on Mental Illness go to - 

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awarenessevents/mental-illness-awareness-week 

It is Mental Illness Awareness Week. “A mental 

illness is a condition that affects a person’s 

thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These 

conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and 

may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you 

have – or think you might have – a mental illness, 

the first thing you must know is that you are not 

along. Mental health conditions are far more 

common than you think”. Learn more at: 

https://www.nami.org/About-MentalIllness/Mental-Health-Conditions 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have a mental illness.

#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek 

World Mental Health Day – October 10

World Mental Health Day “provides an opportunity 

for all stakeholders working on mental health 

issues to talk about their work, and what more 

needs to be done to make mental health care a 

reality for people worldwide.” For additional 

information go to: 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mentalhealth-day 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

who have a mental health diagnosis.

#WorldMentalHealthDay
Global Handwashing Day – October 15

“October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global 

advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness 

and understanding about the importance of 

handwashing with soap as an effective and 

affordable way to prevent diseases and save 

lives.” For additional information go to: 

https://globalhandwashing.org/globalhandwashing-day/

The link above may also have events/activity

information

#GlobalHandwashingDay

World Food Day – October 16

For information and postings go to - 

https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en 

It is World Food Day! Check out some healthy 

recipes from around the world brought to you by 

the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center! 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/worldfood-day-inspired-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

like congregate and home-delivered meals.

#WorldFoodDay
World Osteoporosis Day – October 20

Check this website for campaign information - 

https://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/ 

Have you heard about “The Care Gap”? Did you 

know that #osteoporosis can be prevented? 

“Fractures due to osteoporosis have a devastating 

impact on millions of people worldwide and result 

in enormous socio-economic costs to society and 

healthcare systems. Yet, despite effective medical 

advances to reduce fractures, a minority of men 

and women receive treatment.” It has been found 

that “only 20% of patients with osteoporotic 

fractures are actually diagnosed or treated for 

osteoporosis, the underlying disease.” Read more 

at: https://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/aboutosteoporosis 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an osteoporosis diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with an 

Osteoporosis diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-osteoporosis/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

Halloween – October 31

Looking for something sweet to eat for Halloween? 

Check out some Halloween treats from the 

Nutrition and Aging Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/hallowe

en-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#HappyHalloween
Healthy Lung Month

October is Healthy Lung Month. “Whether you are 

in perfect health or you are living with a lung 

condition, there are many things you can do to 

protect your lungs and maintain your overall 

health and well-being.” Check out more 

information about protecting your lungs, exercise 

and lung health, breathing exercises and more at: 

https://www.lung.org/lung-healthdiseases/wellness

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosis affecting their lungs.

#HealthyLungMonth

Liver Awareness Month

October is Liver Awareness Month. “A healthy liver 

serves many vital functions, including breaking 

down, balancing and creating nutrients from food, 

storing energy, cleaning the blood, regulating 

blood clotting and fighting infections.” Learn how 

to identify and treat liver disorders early at: 

https://www.chcw.org/october-is-liverawareness-month/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosis affecting their liver.

#LiverAwarenessMonth 
November

Veterans Day – November 11 

“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice 

for our country has earned them our lasting 

gratitude.” – Jeff Miller

Link to veterans’ services that are offered in the 

state/community

#VeteransDay 

World Pneumonia Day – November 12

Today is World Pneumonia Day. “Every Breath

Counts Coalition is the world’s first public-private 

partnership to support national governments

[efforts] to end pneumonia deaths by 2030.” To 

read more about their work go to: 

https://stoppneumonia.org/about-us/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a pneumonia diagnosis and/or recovering 

from pneumonia.

#WorldPneumoniaDay
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week – Second full 

week in November

The link below may also have a toolkit/campaign

It is Mouth Cancer Awareness Week. Learn how to 

spot mouth cancer and its risk factors at: 

https://www.dentalhealth.org/mouthcancer 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosis of mouth cancer.

For recipe inspiration for individuals undergoing 

treatment for cancer go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/cancer

-treatment-nutritious-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#MouthCancerAwareness 

World Diabetes Day – November 14

For a World Diabetes Day resource toolkit go to - 

http://worlddiabetesday.org/resources/ 

Today is World Diabetes Day. “One in ten adults 

around the world currently live with diabetes, an 

estimated 537 million people. Almost half do not 

know they have it.” Know the signs and symptoms 

of diabetes and spread the word.

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diabetes diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with a cancer 

diagnosis go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-diabetes/

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#WorldDiabetesDay 
Thanksgiving – Fourth Thursday of November

Looking for something to bring to your family 

Thanksgiving? Check out some healthy 

Thanksgiving recipes from the Nutrition and Aging 

Resource Center!

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/thanks

giving-inspired-recipes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#HappyThanksgiving

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

“November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time 

to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease 

and show support for the more than 6.2 million 

Americans living with it.” 

Find ways to spread awareness at - 

https://alzfdn.org/alzawarenessmonth/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis.

For recipe inspiration for individuals with 

Alzheimer’s go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/goodrecipes-for-individuals-with-alzheimers/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#AlzheimersDiseaseAwarenessMonth 
American Diabetes Month

Check this website below for the campaign for 

National Diabetes Month - 

November is National Diabetes Month. Learn more 

about this year’s focus for diabetes education at: 

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/healthinformation/community-healthoutreach/national-diabetesmonth#:~:text=November%20is%20National%20Dia

betes%20Month,to%20bring%20attention%20to%20

diabetes

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diabetes diagnosis like meals, evidencebased programming, nutrition education, and/or 

nutrition counseling. 

For recipe inspiration for individuals with Diabetes 

go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-diabetes/ 

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging!

#AmericanDiabetesMonth 

Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month

November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness 

month. “Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a 

progressive disease affecting the arteries of the 

lungs. The pulmonary arteries are the vessels that 

carry blood from the right side of the heart 

through the lungs. To learn more about PAH go to: 

https://pulmonaryhypertensionrn.com/definitionof-pulmonary-arterial-hypertension-pah/ 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.

#PulmonaryHypertensionAwareness 
December

World AIDS Day – December 1

Check this website for a campaign - 

https://www.worldaidsday.org/campaign/ 

Today is #WorldAIDSDay. The symptoms of HIV 

include but are not limited to flu-like symptoms 

that can come on as quickly as a few weeks. 

However, sometimes symptoms can take years 

before appearing. “Symptoms of later-stage HIV 

or AIDS include swollen glands, lack of energy, loss 

of appetite, weight loss, chronic or recurrent 

diarrhea, repeated yeast infections, short-term 

memory loss, and blotchy lesions on the skin, 

inside the mouth, eyelids, nose, or genital area.” 

Learn more at: 

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hiv-aids-andolder-adults 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with an AIDS/HIV diagnosis.

Follow @Aging.Nutrition for more information 

about nutrition and aging! For recipe inspiration 

for individuals with HIV or AIDS go to: 

https://www.pinterest.com/AgingNutrition/recipes

-for-individuals-with-hiv-or-aids/ 

International Day of People with Disability – 

December 3

Check this website for resources - 

https://idpwd.org/ 

Today is International Day of People with Disability. 

The aging and disability networks are made up of

local, state, and national organizations and 

committed advocates working to support older 

adults and people with disabilities. Some 

organizations focus on a particular type of 

disability, age group, or type of service, whereas 

others have a more comprehensive mission. The 

Administration for Community Living (ACL) helps 

support these networks and the programs and 

services they provide. Learn more at: 

https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disabilitynetworks 

Include possible services you offer for individuals 

with a diagnosed disability.