Senior Day Events Planned for May

Champion Your Health is the theme for 2026 Older Americans Month, acknowledging older Americans’ contributions, highlighting aging trends, and reaffirming our commitment to serving older adults. Older Americans Month is celebrated every May to recognize the impact older adults have within their communities and spotlight resources, services and individuals supporting the aging process such as senior center staff, home health care workers, family caregivers, advocates and volunteers. Click here for a list of Senior Day events in our region. Information will be updated as new details arrive.

The Administration for Community Living leads the annual observance of Older Americans Month and establishes a new and relevant theme each year. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, that:

• underscores prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging;
• encourages taking an active role in managing and advocating for your health, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions; and
• focuses on evidence-based approaches, self-management, caregiver roles, and community partnerships that empower individuals to lead healthy lives.

Explore information on the Ohio Department of Aging’s website and call 937-223-HELP to learn more about what local services and resources the Area Agency on Aging offers or visit www.info4seniors.org. Enjoy the regional celebration of Older Americans Month through county senior day events!