May Proclaimed Older Americans Month

May Proclaimed Older Americans Month

On May 8, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating May as "Older Americans Month" in the state of Alabama. "Each year, more older adults are making a positive impact in the state of Alabama. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer experience and wisdom that benefit the entire community. That is why Older Americans Month has been recognizing the contributions of this growing population for 62 years," said Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Jean Brown.

"The Alabama Department of Senior Services is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers. It is important to bring all our generations together to take part in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Alabama is fortunate to have many community-based services that support independent living and provide opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, and lead," said Commissioner Brown.

Each May, the federal Administration for Community Living leads the national observance of Older Americans Month. The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions.

Many senior centers throughout Alabama will be celebrating Older Americans Month in May with special events. Alabama has approximately 330 local senior centers, with at least one in every county. Said Brown, "I encourage our older adults to become involved with their local senior center." "Senior centers function as a focal point to provide many aging services and are a vital part of the aging network."

Older American Month 2025 Proclamation