#MakeYourMark: Supporting Older Americans this Month and Beyond

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#MakeYourMark: Supporting Older Americans this Month and Beyond

May is Older Americans Month, now more than ever, building healthy communities for all must include the older people in our communities.

Supporting Healthy Aging for All


Why do we care about aging? In many parts of the world, people are living longer lives. Every day in the United States, about 10,000 people turn 65, and by 2050, the number of Americans age 65 and older will nearly double. This demographic shift, along with the impact of COVID-19, has broad implications for economic, health, and social policy, yet our existing systems are not configured for this dramatic change. Communities, states, and national governments need to explore and implement new systems to meet the needs of the population and improve the health outcomes of older people.
#StayingConnected to Older People
Healthy Aging Stories
Demographic Aging Trends in America: Expanding health policies beyond our cities
If you are in a major U.S. city and happen to be staring out the window, chances are slim that the people you see are an accurate reflection of the overall population. Find out why the invisibility of older adults in many urban centers is of particular concern.
 
Healthy Aging Resources
Upcoming Webinars: Save the Dates! 

Maternity Health Equity Series - Part 2: Bridging the Urban Divide: Maternal Health across Appalachia and Indian Country
Hosted by AAMC 
Thursday, May 14th at 1:30 PM (EDT) 
Hannabah Blue, Vanessa Tibbitts, and Lauri Andress will provide introductory information about Native public health and clinical systems and health disparities: http://bit.ly/3c9BuXf.

Building Resilience: Covid-19 and Climate Change
Organized by the Environmental Business Council of New England and the University of Massachusetts Boston – Sustainable Solutions Lab.
Friday, June 5, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (EDT) 
Speakers, including JSI's Terry Greene, will discuss how our responses can make us more resilient to future health and climate threats. Register now!
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