Older Americans Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2019

Contact: Dan Hoblick, Department of Human Services, 605-773-6463

Older Americans Month

PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed May Older Americans Month (OAM) in South Dakota.

OAM aims to celebrate the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities.

The 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to:

Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation.
Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment.
Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.

This statewide observation coincides with National Older Americans Month, a national awareness campaign that takes place each May.

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