3 chapters across the catalog
The White House designated May as Older Americans Month, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act of 1965. The legislation established the National Aging Network to provide services for adults aged 60 and older. Other monthly designations mentioned include Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Mental Health Awareness Week.
President Obama issued a proclamation designating May 2014 as Older Americans Month. The SeniorCorps.gov website defines a "senior" as anyone aged 55 or older, a threshold the hosts criticize as being too young. They argue that labeling 55-year-olds as seniors is a way to marginalize experienced workers and push them out of the primary labor market.
National Awareness Months, Presidential Proclamations for May
A list of federally recognized awareness months for May 2013 is reviewed, including Mental Health Awareness, Foster Care, Physical Fitness, and various heritage months. The hosts critique the density of these proclamations, specifically noting the inclusion of Older Americans Month and Building Safety Month.
