Aging Commission of the Mid-South

The Aging Commission Director Kim Daugherty hosted Shelby County Government's World Senior Citizen's Day Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, August 21. Here are a few highlights from her presentation.

Amazing Memphis and Shelby County!!!

MIFA and ACMS love Memphis & Shelby County!

MIFA and ACMS love Memphis & Shelby County!

ACMS celebrates Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The landmark legislation was signed into law on July 26, 1990. It guarantees that people with disabilities can enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

JUNE 2024 Free Legal Clinics at Central Library

MALS Pro Se Divorce Clinic
Thursday, June 6, 2024
10:00 AM - Noon
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Lobby Meeting Room C
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
These clinics are aimed at low-income couples who wish to pursue a divorce without the expense of retaining an attorney. These workshops provide individuals with information and materials necessary to file a pro se (Latin term meaning “for self”) divorce in court. Memphis Area Legal Services staff provide forms needed to file and complete an uncontested no–asset divorce. They will assist in completing the forms, answer questions and give information about the legal issues and procedures involved. Click here to learn whether you qualify for participation in this workshop. Please contact MALS at (901) 523-8822 to be screened for participation.
The Pro Se Divorce Clinic will be held at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from 10:00 AM - Noon in Meeting Room C.

Free Saturday Legal Clinic
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00 AM - Noon
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Lobby Meeting Rooms
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
This free legal clinic provides an opportunity for people with legal questions or problems to talk in person with an attorney for quick advice.
This is a great opportunity to get an Advance Care Plan and Appointment of Health Care Agent form.
Capacity is limited and assistance is not guaranteed.

Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - 3rd Floor Study Room #1
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, will hold a free legal advice clinic addressing housing questions.
Bring your rental rights and fair housing related questions and receive free legal advice from a licensed fair housing attorney. The clinic will be held on the 3rd Floor in Study Room #1.
For more information, call Memphis Fair Housing Center at (901) 432-4663.

MALS Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) Clinic
Thursday, June 20, 2024
10:00 AM - Noon
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - 3rd Floor Study Room #1
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
MALS, through the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, presents a new grant partnership with the TN Department of Human Services to provide more access to free, civil legal services for families and children throughout Tennessee.
Family Centered Legal Solutions (FCLS) will help identify and address the core legal issues that often lead to poverty and family instability. Families with children can access the FCLS’s free legal services by either calling the helpline at 1-844-HELP4TN or contacting Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. at 901-523-8822, ext. 427.

MALS Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors (60+)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
10:00 AM - Noon
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Lobby Meeting Room A
3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older.
A Memphis Area Legal Services’ attorney will present an Elder Law Legal Education Session followed by a Q&A session. Topics may include Estate Planning, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Care, Social Security, Conservatorship, Eviction Prevention, Rent Disputes and more. This is an opportunity for seniors in the community to hear from an attorney regarding relevant legal matters.
Stay Connected with the Library

Aging Commission of the Mid-South presents.... June 2024 Road Trip
Please see the dates on the attached flyer below.

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY
MAY 29, 2024

Greetings!

As National Senior Health and Fitness Day approaches, we want to extend a warm invitation to you and your clients to join us for a day filled with activities, classes, and opportunities to prioritize your health and wellness.
Here's what we have planned for National Senior Health and Fitness Day:

Special Events and Classes: Check out the attached flyer for a detailed list of activities for the day. There's truly something to suit every interest and fitness level.

VIEW FLYER

Punch Card Rewards: Get rewarded for committing to health and fitness! With our punch card, your clients will earn punches for attending classes and events. Upon collecting six punches in three weeks, they will receive a complimentary wellness coaching session.
In addition to celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day, we're also excited to extend our services to guests and prospects who are interested in joining our Y family. Our knowledgeable staff can assist in exploring membership options that fit your client's needs, including eligibility for insurance-based programs like Renew Active and Silver & Fit.
Join us on National Senior Health and Fitness Day as we come together to celebrate health, happiness, and the joy of staying active. We can't wait to see you there!

YMCA OF MEMPHIS & THE MID-SOUTH

The mission of Memory Makers of the Midsouth is to provide a regular program of Memory Cafes in the greater Memphis, TN area that will provide opportunities for social stimulation, support, and education for those with memory loss and their caregivers right in the communities in which they reside. Memory Makers is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.



Join us at the Memory Cafe!
• 1st Wednesdays from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Orange Mound Community Services Center (Starts April 3)
• 1st Fridays from 1pm-3pm at Bickford Community Center
• 2nd Tuesdays from 10am-12pm at Church of Christ at White Station
• 2nd Thursdays from 10am-12pm at Germantown Library
• 3rd Thursdays from 10am-12pm at Lakeland Senior Center
• 4th Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm at Linda Kerley Senior Center Collierville
• 4th Thursdays from 1pm-3pm at Hope Church

Many thanks to our May Refreshment Sponsors!
• 901 In Home Care (non-medical home care & transportation)
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Memphis (adult day care)
• Elect Home Care (non-medical home care)
• Comfort Keepers (non-medical home care)
• Next Day Access (home modifications & mobility aids)
• Hospice of Hope (hospice & palliative care)
• Memphis Jewish Home (adult day care, nursing & rehab)


NEW! We now offer a free monthly virtual support group!
Join us every 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm to connect with others, learn more about the causes of dementia, and find resources!



Caregiving Tip of the Month
It's not unusual for people with memory loss to experience anger and frustration because of the changes happening in their lives, fear, anxiety, and other reasons. Having memory loss can make it difficult for a person to control their emotions; however anger and frustration is a form of communication. You can help your loved one by being empathetic and patient, letting them know they are loved and safe, and by removing weapons and other dangerous items from the home.


Please Be Our Guest on June 13!
Memory Makers is having a Summer Wine Fest fundraiser in conjunction with the Memphis Wine Society and hosted by Brightmore of East Memphis! We invite you to join us on June 13 for an evening of wine tasting and fine charcuterie, along with a wine pull and raffle of a Tennessee Wine Experience!





Did You See Us On The Spark?
Memory Makers was featured on The Spark on WKNO channel 10 in April, in an interview with Jeremy Park from CityCurrent. We are proud to be "powering the good" in Memphis!





Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for yourself is vitally important; if you get sick, who will care for your loved one? One thing you can do to care for yourself is remember that your loved one's behavior towards you is not personal, it is the result of the disease process. Sometimes words and behaviors, such as accusing a spouse of cheating on them, are driven by an insecurity in your relationship or a fear that you won't love them anymore because of their condition. You may have to constantly reassure your loved one that you will not leave them or walk away for a few minutes when things get too intense.




Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English Cucumber, halved and sliced
• 15 oz chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 oz feta cheese, diced

Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Combine remaining chickpea salad ingredients in a salad bowl, add dressing to taste and toss to coat.

Tips for Meaningful Activities


May 4 is the 150th Kentucky Derby! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with a person who has memory loss, try watching the "Run for the Roses" together! Pro Tip: Keep your loved one engaged by talking about past winners, picking out your favorite horse, and making a Derby Pie together. For more conversation starters, go to KentuckyDerby.com


Mother's Day is May 12! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with a person who has memory loss, take a trip down memory lane with family pictures, recipes, and words of wisdom from the moms and grandmas in your family. Pro Tip: Engage younger generations so that one day they will also have memories of those special loved ones.

May 5 is Cinco de Mayo! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with a person who has dementia, then take a virtual trip to Mexico with these fun Cinco de Mayo videos. Pro Tip: Serve tacos and other Mexican fare and listen to mariachi music for a fun, immersive experience.

Memorial Day is May 27. If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with a person who has dementia, try reading up on some of the history of the holiday and attending or watching a parade. Pro Tip: Memorial Day honors veterans who have died, so be aware that your loved one may have sad memories of fallen comrades.



Resource Spotlight
There are many great resources for those caring for a person with dementia. Take a look at a couple of these:
Locally, Great Southern Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in a small home-like setting in Cordova. For more information, call (901) 257-9430 or visit their website at GreatSouthernSeniorLiving.com

Nationally, Front Porch Communities is an online space where older adults can connect with each other 365 days a year by phone and zoom, and they have a very large catalog of engaging programs to reduce social isolation.




Upcoming Events


Concert Series, Doug MacLeod, May 8 at 1:30 pm at Theatre Memphis.




Senior Expo at the Agricenter, May 9, 8:30am-12:30. Lots of vendors, free entertainment, & free snacks


Library Linc Community Resource Fair, May 9 10am-2pm


Free "Caring & Coping" workshop on Thursday, May 16 from 8:00-3:30 at First Baptist Church Jackson TN.








Virtual Discussions: Four weekly discussion groups led by people living with dementia are opportunities for educational & engaging conversations. Virtual Engagement Programs: Monday through Friday DAA offers opportunities to join with others for engagement and fellowship. Explore Music, Dance, Art, Poetry and Games led by experts or peers.





The Well Connected Program by Front Porch offers a full catalog of virtual activities and discussion groups that participants can join in by Zoom or by phone. It's a great way to stay engaged without having to leave home. The program is also offered in Spanish.



Alzheimer's Tennessee Caregiver Academy offers free videos for caregivers.





Women & the Alzheimer's Crisis Lunch & Learn (in person in Nashville or join virtually), May 7, 11:15am-1:00pm




Clinical Research Studies


Rice University is conducting a study of the mental and physical health of spousal caregivers. The purpose is to make informed future interventions that can help improve caregivers' quality of life.
Call Rice University at (713) 348-8167 or (713) 348-8126. Email [email protected] or [email protected]


The Neurology Clinic in Cordova has a dedicated research team that can match you with the right clinical trials for your loved one. Contact Phillip Price at [email protected] or call 901-866-9252

CNS Healthcare Research Study, call 901-843-1045 for more information.

UT Health Sciences Center is conducting a research study on people living with Alzheimer's and/or cancer. Call 901-448-5490 for more information.
To find a directory of local and national clinical trials for drugs and caregiving programs, click here


Stories From Around the World
Dementia is a devastating diagnosis globally, but there are people all over the world who are trying to help others understand and be more compassionate. This month's featured story is about libraries stepping in to help those with memory loss.




Would You Like to Request a Speaker?
Memory Makers would love to come and speak to your senior group, place of worship, HOA, civic club, employees or students about memory loss and its causes, warning signs to look out for, better communication techniques, and ways to reduce your risk!





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Older Americans Month 2024
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.

Join us in promoting the benefits of connecting with others. Here are some ways you can participate.

-Share facts about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection and how it contributes to overall well-being.
-Promote resources that help older adults engage, like community events, social clubs, and volunteer opportunities.
-Connect older adults with local services, such as transportation, that can help them overcome obstacles to achieving or maintaining meaningful relationships.
-Encourage partners to host a connection-centric event or program focused on older adult mentors to youth, peer-to-peer support, or similar efforts.
-Challenge professional and personal networks to prioritize meaningful social connections and share the benefits.
-Inspire older adults to share what connection means to them on social media using the hashtag .

Free Legal Clinic

ESTATE PLANNING CLINIC
Saturday, May11, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm

ESTATE PLANNING CLINICS
Saturday, June 29th 10:30am-12:30pm
Raleigh Library

Creative Aging Participants 80+

COMMUNITY MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

FREE FOOD GIVE-A-WAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH FROM 10AM-2PM

Community Mobile Food Distribution Sites:

Faith Temple Ministries Church Ministeries COGIC
Rev. Ivory Jackson, Pastor
5191 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
For More Information Contact: 901-358-1136

Morning View Baptist Church
Rev. Ronald A. Claxton, Senior Pastor
1625 Carnegie Street
Memphis, TN 38106

Orange Mound Community Service Center
Ms. Claudette Boyd, C-FACT Community Coordinator
2590 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38114
For More Information Contact: 901-636-6622

Princeton Avenue Baptist Church
Bishop Roy Davis, Senior Pastor
458 Scott Street
Memphis, TN 38112

Sponsored by
Church-Families and Communities Together (C-FACT)
National Training Institue

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. Bartholomew Orr, Pastor
Connecting Families
Mid-South Food Bank

Gov. Lee Signs Tennessee Disability and Aging Act Into Law
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 03:05pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act, legislation that merges Tennessee’s Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) and Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD), effectively creating a new Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). The bill received unanimous, bipartisan legislative support and was backed by numerous stakeholders.

“When I became governor, I made a commitment to shrink the size of government, ensuring we efficiently and effectively serve all Tennesseans,” said Gov. Lee. “This is one example of our work to deliver on that promise, enabling better coordination and stronger advocacy.”

Adults 65 years and older are the fastest-growing demographic in Tennessee. With a rapidly increasing aging population, the state must ensure it has the infrastructure in place to serve the needs of older adults.

TCAD is Tennessee’s federally designated “state unit on aging,” currently overseeing Older Americans Act programs and providing leadership relative to aging issues throughout state government. Tennessee is one of two states that did not previously house its “state unit on aging” within a cabinet-level agency. Elevating TCAD to a department will enhance its ability to lead strategic planning and coordination across state government relative to aging issues.

Additionally, there are many similarities in the supports and services TCAD and DIDD provide to enhance the quality of life and independence of the populations they serve. Unifying these two agencies will provide for better coordination on areas of shared priorities.

“The consolidation of these government agencies will enhance coordination and advocacy for all Tennesseans to live and age with as much independence and dignity as possible. I appreciate Governor Lee for his commitment to ensuring our government operates efficiently while also providing better services to our citizens.” -Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, R-Franklin

“Tennessee is a model for the nation when it comes to making government work more cooperatively and efficiently for our citizens. Unifying these agencies will enable better coordination and stronger advocacy helping all Tennesseans live and age with as much independence as possible.” -House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland

“The merging of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability is an advantageous step in ensuring all Tennesseans can live and age with independence. I was pleased to sponsor this legislation so both individuals with disabilities and our seniors can be represented by a Commissioner and Department that totally focuses on issues and services important to them. I am confident the newly formed Department of Disability and Aging will offer exceptional service and provide a voice for these valued citizens.” -Senator Becky Massey, R-Knoxville

“I have always been a big supporter of TCAD and DIDD, and merging both agencies will allow for stronger advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities. I look forward to the excellent service the new Department of Disability and Aging will provide to Tennesseans across our state.” -Curtis Johnson, R-Clarksville

“People with disabilities and older adults should have the opportunity to age in place while having independence, health, and a high quality of life. I’m excited to work with our partners in both communities to ensure the Department of Disability and Aging is doing all it can to support people to live the lives they envision for themselves.” Commissioner Brad Turner, Department of Disability and Aging

“We are witnessing a significant milestone with the creation of a new cabinet level department merging the state department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Commission on Aging and Disabilities. This is an important step forward for the aging community for today, tomorrow and generations to come. Community advocates representing the 129,000 Tennesseans living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in addition to the over 360,000 family caregivers celebrate the actions taken here today. -Janice Wade-Whitehead, Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s Tennessee

ESTATE PLANNING CLINICS
Saturday, April 13th 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Bert Ferguson Park & Community Center
8505 Trinity Road Cordova, TN 38018

Saturday, June 29th 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Raleigh Library
3452 Austin Peay HWY Memphis, TN 38128

News Release
SOCIAL SECURITY

Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI.
“A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial benefits, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “Simplifying our policies is a common-sense solution that reduces the burden on the public and agency staff and helps promote equity by removing barriers to accessing payments.”
SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness, and to adults aged 65 and older, who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits help pay for basic needs like rent, food, clothing, and medicine. People applying for and receiving SSI must meet eligibility requirements, including income and resource limits. Under our old rules, ISM includes food, shelter, or both a person receives - the agency counts ISM as unearned income, which may affect a person’s eligibility or reduce their payment amount.
Under the final rule, beginning September 30, 2024, the agency will no longer include food in ISM calculations. The new policy removes a critical barrier for SSI eligibility due to an applicant’s or recipient’s receipt of informal food assistance from friends, family, and community networks of support. The new policy further helps in several important ways: the change is easier to understand and use by applicants, recipients, and agency employees; applicants and recipients have less information to report about food assistance received from family and friends, removing a significant source of burden; reducing month-to-month variability in payment amounts will improve payment accuracy; and the agency will see administrative savings because less time will be spent administering food ISM.
The agency continuously examines programmatic policy and makes regulatory and sub-regulatory changes as appropriate. Look for more SSI announcements in the coming weeks.
For more information on the SSI program, including who is eligible and how to apply, visit Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | SSA.
To read the final rule “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance Calculations,” visit Federal Register: Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance Calculations.


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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
For Immediate Release


Mark Hinkle, Press Officer
[email protected]


News Release
SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner O’Malley testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance (excerpt):
“For 88 years, the hard-working employees of the Social Security Administration have strived to pay the right amount, to the right person, at the right time. And the agency has done this with a high degree of accuracy over a massive scale of beneficiaries. But despite our best efforts, we sometimes get it wrong and pay beneficiaries more than they are due, creating an overpayment.
When that happens, Congress requires that we make every effort to recover those overpaid benefits. But doing so without regard to the larger purpose of the program can result in grave injustices to individuals, as we see from the stories of people losing their homes or being put in dire financial straits when they suddenly see their benefits cut off to recover a decades-old overpayment, or disability beneficiaries attempting to work and finding their efforts rewarded with large overpayments. Innocent people can be badly hurt. And these injustices shock our shared sense of equity and good conscience as Americans.
We are continually improving how we serve the millions of people who depend on our programs, although we have room for improvement, as media reports last fall revealed. We have also embarked upon a deep dive into the extent of the overpayment problem at Social Security, the root causes of these administrative errors, and the steps we can take as an agency to address these individual injustices.
Our deeper understanding of the complexities of this problem has set us on the following course of action:
1. Starting next Monday, March 25, we will be ceasing the heavy-handed practice of intercepting 100 percent of an overpaid beneficiary’s monthly Social Security benefit by default if they fail to respond to our demand for repayment. Moving forward, we will now use a much more reasonable default withholding rate of 10 percent of monthly benefits — similar to the current rate in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
2. We will be reframing our guidance and procedures so that the burden of proof shifts away from the claimant in determining whether there is any evidence that the claimant was at fault in causing the overpayment.
3. For the vast majority of beneficiaries who request to work out a repayment plan, we recently changed our policy so that we will approve repayment plans of up to 60 months. To qualify, Social Security beneficiaries would only need to provide a verbal summary of their income, resources, and expenses, and recipients of the means-tested SSI program would not need to provide even this summary. This change extended this easier repayment option by an additional two years (from 36 to 60 months).
4. And finally, we will be making it much easier for overpaid beneficiaries to request a waiver of repayment, in the event they believe themselves to have been without any fault and/or without the ability to repay.
Implementing these policy changes — with proper education and training across the people, policies, and systems of the agency — is an important but complex shift. And we are undertaking that shift with urgency, diligence, and speed.
I look forward to working with Members to discuss ideas that could address the root causes of overpayments.”
Social Security launched a comprehensive review in October 2023 of agency overpayment policies and procedures to address payment accuracy systematically. (See Learn about Overpayments and Our Process | SSA and Press Release | Press Office | SSA). These changes are a direct result of the ongoing review. Additionally, the agency recently announced it is working to reduce wage-related improper payments by using its legal authority to establish information exchanges with payroll data providers that will significantly reduce the number of improper payments, once implemented. (See Press Release | Press Office | SSA for more information). The agency will continue examining programmatic policy and making regulatory and sub-regulatory changes to improve the overpayment process. More details on these updates will be shared as they become available.
To watch the testimony and read Commissioner O’Malley Statement for the Record, visit Keeping Our Promise to Older Adults and ... | Senate Committee On Aging and Hearing | Hearings | The United States Senate Committee on Finance.


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ACMS Director Kim Daugherty passing out meals with MIFA Meals on Wheels...MARCH FOR MEALS
Memphis ranks third in the nation among major metropolitan areas in senior food insecurity.

Since 1972, the national Senior Nutrition Program has supported nutrition services for older adults across the country. Funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA), local programs serve as hubs where people 60+ find healthy meals and vital services that strengthen social connections and promote well-being. Every March, we celebrate our program's anniversary and its many accomplishments at the national and local levels. We promote how nutrition services help people stay independent as they age, and highlight critical senior nutrition issues.

Theme
The 2024 theme, Connection in Every Bite, highlights one of the most important aspects of the Senior Nutrition Program: the profound relationship between food and social connection. When local nutrition programs serve and build their communities through meals and fellowship, they provide a powerful reminder that the act of coming together over a meal transcends sustenance — it fosters a sense of belonging, contributes to the health of participants, and creates an opportunity for connection in every bite.

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Materials
Activity Ideas and Event Tips
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Proclamation Tips and Template
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Events
"Get Ready" event (YouTube)
January 24, 2:00-2:30 PM ET

ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) and the Nutrition & Aging Resource Center jump-started the March celebration. Speakers shared resources available to help you participate and offered a sneak peek of what’s ahead for the program in 2024.

Save the Date: Senior Nutrition Program Celebration Event
March 20, 2:00-3:00 PM ET | Register

ONHPP will host this virtual celebration recognizing the program's impact and discussing how to advance services for older adults.

Grab-and-go Quotes
Need an ACL quote for an article or other materials? Please feel free to use these pre-approved statements.

Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, ACL
Edwin Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, ACL
Keri Lipperini, Director, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs, ACL
Past Content
2023 Blog Post by Keri Lipperini
2023 ACL Celebration Event Recording (YouTube)

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