Flip the Script on Aging – May is Older Americans Month
May 12, 2025
This May is Older Americans Month. A time to celebrate older adult’s many and varied contributions to society by recognizing the importance of social connection on health and wellbeing. Washington state is nationally recognized as a place where older adults can live and age with dignity and independence. Washington is taking steps to reframe aging issues by spreading awareness of bias towards older people, along with the value, wisdom and resiliency of older adults.
The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society see and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions.
With a commitment to longevity, Washington has built an Age- and Dementia-Friendly state that promotes healthy aging and active living for older adults. By 2030, it’s estimated that 1 in 5 Washingtonians will be older than 65. We support the basic needs of older adults promoting nutrition programs that reduce hunger and offer social connection for more than 77,900 older adults experiencing food insecurity in our state.
Older Americans Month highlights the critical work senior centers, family caregivers, direct care workers, community meal sites, area agencies on aging, and other home and community-based organizations provide to mitigate the adverse effects of social isolation on older adults.
For more information on Older Americans Month, visit acl.gov/oam and flip the script on aging.