September is Healthy Aging Month!

September is Healthy Aging Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to empowering older adults by promoting the positive features of aging. During Healthy Aging Month, organizations raise awareness about how adults 45 and older can live healthier, happier lives.^[1]

A tip for feeling good about aging is to focus on the things you’re grateful for. The longer you live, the more you lose. But as you lose people and things, life becomes even more precious. When you stop taking things for granted, you appreciate and enjoy what you have even more. ^[2]

National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated each November, is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

The national observance is spearheaded by Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a nonprofit that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers. CAN announced the 2021 theme, #CaregiverAnd which encourages family caregivers to celebrate the passions and interests that enrich their lives. This month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.

[1] https://meetcaregivers.com/healthy-aging-month-2021/
[2] https://www.helpguide.org/articles/staying-healthy-as-you-age