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Older Americans Month — the Administration for Community Living leads this annual observance; The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength”. The observance acknowledges and pays tribute to the past and current contributions of older people in the U.S.
National Arthritis Month — this debilitating condition affects some 53 million Americans, including 1 in 5 adults and 300,000 children, making it the number one cause of disability in the U.S. The observance encourages more efforts into research, advocacy and awareness.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day —annual health and wellness event for older adults. Local organizations throughout the country will host senior-related health and fitness events at many different community locations, from health screenings to low-impact exercises. An estimated 100,000 older adults are expected to participate.
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