Observance
U.S Department of Labor ADA and Disability Pride Event
Falls Prevention Week
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
The 11th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2018. 1 in 4 adults age 65+ falls each year. This day is intended to increase awareness and educate others about fall prevention strategies. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has resources, templates, and activity ideas for Falls Prevention Awareness Day. NCOA and partners will also be hosting a Facebook Live event on Thursday, September 20, 2018 and a Twitter chat on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Every year on June 15, we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This is an opportunity to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect, and to continue to commit to preserving the rights of older adults. In the lead up to WEAAD, ACL and ACL and the National Center on Elder Abuse have planned many activities and developed several resources.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
2016 National Senior Health & Fitness Day
On May 25th, more than 1,000 local organizations will host senior health & wellness events for 100,000+ older adults across the country on the same day, as part of the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Residents' Rights Month
National Memory Screening Week
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