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Health and Human Services Agency, on behalf of the El Dorado County Commission on Aging, with sponsorship by Supervisor Ferrero and Supervisor Parlin, recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as “Older Americans Month” in El Dorado County.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s celebration of Older Americans Month. When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthday, about one-third of older Americans lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns grew, and at a meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens, May was designated as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”
HHSA is recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month in El Dorado County. This year’s theme is “Champion Your Health,” which focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages taking an active role in managing your own health, advocating for yourself, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could decline to adopt the Proclamation recognizing May as “Older Americans Month”.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
1) 05/21/24, 24-0204, HHSA Older American’s Month/Senior of the Year
2) 05/20/25, 25-0679, HHSA Senior of the Year
3) 05/20/25, 25-0682, Older Americans Month Proclamation
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
El Dorado County Commission on Aging
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS:
Obtain the Chair’s signature on the Proclamation.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
N/A
CONTACT:
Olivia Byron-Cooper, MPH, Director...
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