Healthy Aging Month is an annual obser­vance month designed to focus national atten­tion on the pos­i­tive aspects of grow­ing older. 

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit. Due to the success of last year’s theme, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Thank you for taking time help make America more prepared for emergencies.

Elders, stakeholders and Aging Network providers gather to voice concerns and to receive up to date information and resources to help Elders age at home and in their own communities.

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) holds its annual conference on LGBT health. The four-day event in St. Louis will focus on how sexual orientation and gender identity intersects with other identities, such as race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status and geographic location.