May is Older Americans Month! Every year the Administration for Community Living chooses a theme to celebrate older adults; this year’s theme is “Powered by Connection” and focuses on the positive effects that relationships and social connection have on the well-being of older adults.
Ways to Celebrate
- Educate yourself on the ways social connection can affect your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
- Share social resources in your community with friends and loved ones.
- Connect older adults with transportation to enable them to get out and be social.
- Volunteer your time at a local senior center or senior living facility.
- Encourage older adults to share their stories.
- Promote intergenerational events, such as having older adults share their stories with children at a school or library.
- Ask your social media followers to share their stories about connection.
Social outlets in your community
- Memory Care
- Senior Centers
- Ann Arbor Senior Center (734) 794-6250
- Chelsea Senior Center (734) 475-9242
- Dexter Senior Center (734) 426-7737
- Lincoln Golden Ages (734) 483-8366
- Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council (517) 262-7828 (Check the latest issue of the Manchester Trumpeter for up-to-date information)
- Milan Seniors For Healthy Living (734) 508-6229
- Northfield Township Community/Senior Center (734) 449-2295
- Pittsfield Township Senior Center (734) 822-2120
- Saline Area Senior Center (734) 429-9274
- Turner Senior Wellness Program (734) 998-9353
- Ypsilanti Senior Center (734) 483-5014
- Ypsi Township 50 & Beyond Program (734) 544-3838
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)(734) 971-9781, ext. 8
Visit the Senior Resource Connect Online Senior Resource Directory to find social resources in your community.
