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Lake County Commissioners Proclaim May “Older Americans Month”

PAINESVILLE, Ohio, May 18, 2023– At today’s Commissioners’ Meeting, the Board proclaimed May 2023, “Older Americans Month” in Lake County. Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older American Month (OAM). This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to promote the importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment by paving their own paths as they age.

“We want to take a moment to honor the more than 69,000 Lake County senior residents who contribute their strength, wisdom, and experience to our community – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more,” said Commission President John R. Hamercheck. Please click here to read the entire press release. 

From the left: Senior Services Manager Alyea Barajas, Commissioner Plecnik, Council on Aging CEO Joe Tomsick, Commissioner Richard J. Regovich, Commissioner John R. Hamercheck.