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Proclamation 8506 of April 28, 2010 

Older Americans Month, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Older Americans have lived through momentous and trying times in our 

history, and they have strengthened our national character. Their experience 

and wisdom connect us to the past and help us meet the challenges of 

the present. During Older Americans Month, we show our support and 

appreciation for these treasured individuals who have contributed so much 

to our Nation. 

This year’s theme for Older Americans Month, ‘‘Age Strong, Live Long,’’ 

recognizes the efforts of people of all ages to promote the well-being, community involvement, and independence of senior citizens. As Americans live 

longer, healthier, and more productive lives, many are starting second careers 

and continuing to be involved in their communities. Dedicated older Americans are also answering the call to serve through the Corporation for National 

and Community Service’s Senior Corps. 

My Administration is committed to ensuring older Americans can age strong 

and live long. By strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, while protecting 

Social Security, we help ensure all Americans can age with dignity. The 

recently enacted Affordable Care Act strengthens Medicare by providing 

free preventive care starting next year, enhancing care coordination, and 

gradually closing the ‘‘donut hole’’ gap in prescription drug coverage. In 

addition, this law includes provisions to help prevent and eliminate elder 

abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Along with the Middle Class Task Force’s 

Caregiver Initiative, we are investing in wellness and prevention programs 

to help seniors remain healthy and close to their loved ones. The Administration on Aging’s network of State and local organizations provides services 

to older Americans that help prevent unnecessary hospitalization or institutionalization. We must also protect seniors by expanding efforts to fight 

fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid through national and 

State efforts, as well as community-based programs that empower retirees 

to detect and defend against health care fraud. 

Many of our Nation’s older men and women have worked tirelessly and 

sacrificed so their children could achieve something greater. Their passion 

and experience inspire us all and we are privileged to honor and care 

for the generations whose legacy continues to enrich our Nation and shape 

our future. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2010 as Older 

Americans Month. I call upon citizens of all ages to honor older Americans 

this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


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23560 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 85 / Tuesday, May 4, 2010 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth 

day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–10573 

Filed 5–3–10; 8:45 am] 

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