Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes asks residents to join in the national celebration of Older Americans Month in May by honoring and recognizing older adults for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society.
The county is set to host several events in conjunction with Older Americans Month.
This year’s theme, Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow, focuses on injury prevention and safety to encourage older adults to protect themselves and remain active and independent for as long as possible.
Older Americans Month events are set to kick off with the sixth annual Senior Health and Information Fair sponsored by Energetic Citizens Helping Others, a local organization. The fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 at Covenant Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 471 Parkway Ave., Trenton.
County Connection in Hamilton is set to offer several workshops aimed at older adults.
Understanding Your Social Security Benefits is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 13 and Welcome to Medicare is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 14. To reserve a seat, call County Connection at (609) 890-9800.
Hughes encourages older adults to reach out to their local senior centers and inquire as to what activities are scheduled celebrating Older Americans Month. He also reminds residents that local hospital systems have year-round programming that is geared to issues that support older adults, those living with disabilities and their caregivers.
More information is online at mercercounty.org.
