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May’s topic: VA Services and Supports
to Help You Age YOUR Way
This May, VA recognizes Older Americans Month as we celebrate the meaningful contributions of older adults and raise awareness of services available to support older Veterans’ unique needs, wants and preferences.
This year’s theme, Age My Way, focuses on how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.
This year’s theme, Age My Way, focuses on how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.
While aging preferences and what matters most are different for each person, here are common things everyone can think about:
- Planning: Think about what you will need and want in the future, from home and community-based services to community activities that interest you.
- Engagement: Remain involved and contribute to your community through work, volunteer, and/or civic participation opportunities.
- Access: Make home improvements and modifications, use assistive technologies, and customize supports to help you better age in place.
- Connection: Maintain social activities and relationships to combat social isolation and stay connected to your community.
The Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care set the aim for the Veterans Health Administration to become the largest integrated health care system in the U.S. to be recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as Age-Friendly.
VA offers a variety of programs specifically designed to support older Veterans and their caregivers by providing care that encourages independence, ensuring activities represent Veterans’ needs and preferences, and increasing access to services and information that supports aging in place.
To learn more visit www.va.gov/Geriatrics.
