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CA. <br />CABARRUS COUNTY <br />1"BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />April 15, 2024 <br />6:30 PM <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />Recognitions and Presentations <br />SUBJECT: <br />Active Living and Parks - Older Americans Month Proclamation <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation's observance of Older <br />Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes <br />the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health <br />and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting <br />independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues. <br />Join us in promoting the benefits of connecting with others. Here are some ways you can <br />participate. <br />- Share facts about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection <br />and how it contributes to overall well-being. <br />- Promote resources that help older adults engage, like community events, social clubs, and <br />volunteer opportunities. <br />- Connect older adults with local services, such as transportation, that can help them <br />overcome obstacles to achieving or maintaining meaningful relationships. <br />- Encourage partners to host a connection -centric event or program focused on older adult <br />mentors to youth, peer -to -peer support, or similar efforts. <br />- Challenge professional and personal networks to prioritize meaningful social connections <br />and share the benefits. <br />- Inspire older adults to share what connection means to them on social media using the <br />hashtag #PoweredByConnection. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Motion to adopt the proclamation. <br />Page 11 <br />