SAMHSA Supports Older Americans Month!

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (HHS AOA), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are among the many sponsors supporting Older Americans Month, a great time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults. This year's theme is "Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities," which speaks to the opportunities we have to create better care and reinforce healthier societies for all ages. Working together, our communities can improve older adults' overall quality of life by helping them:

			Make behavioral changes in their lifestyles that can reduce risk of disease, disability, and injury.
			Obtain the tools they need to make informed decisions about, and gain better access to, existing health and long-term care options in their communities.
			Have more options to avoid placement in nursing homes and remain at home as long as possible.

Monthly Feature Spotlight

Check out the featured toolkit, Get Connected! Linking Older Adults with Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health Resources, developed by SAMHSA and the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The toolkit is designed to help service providers address alcohol abuse and medication misuse among older adults.

Read the Related SAMHSA News Article:
Kit Links Service Providers to Resources for Older Adults

Get Connected! Linking Older Adults with Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health Resources

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