May is Older Americans Month – a time to celebrate the 2.8 million Ohioans ages 60 and older and the many ways they contribute to, support, and benefit from their communities.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual celebration. The 2023 theme for Older Americans Month, established by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), is Aging Unbound, which is meant to inspire people of all ages to challenge the way they think about aging.
“Every day, more older Ohioans are becoming empowered to maintain their independence. They are vibrant and full of vitality — remaining active contributors in their communities well past retirement age — and they enrich our lives through their unique backgrounds and experiences,” says Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy.
“Aging Unbound is the perfect theme for this year’s Older Americans Month celebration because, in Ohio, we have placed a strong focus on enabling older adults to age on their own terms, at their preferred pace, and in their preferred environment.”
Aging Unbound for Older Americans Month 2023 challenges Ohioans to recognize that our age does not limit our potential. This year’s theme encourages older Ohioans to keep pushing boundaries by trying something new or going on an adventure.
People ages 60 and older are among the fastest-growing populations in Ohio and makeup nearly one-quarter of the state’s population.
To learn more about ways you and your loved ones can age well, visit aging.ohio.gov.
