A Year-Long Celebration of Aging Services: #ElevateAging

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Dan Nelson

Launched in January, this is the fourth month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out so far; you can jump in anytime! Designed to reshape perceptions and inspire a positive narrative around aging services, this year-long initiative promises to bring together our community in a celebration of resilience, compassion, and dedication.

What is #ElevateAging?

In the spirit of positivity and empowerment, we've curated a calendar of monthly themes that highlight the diverse facets of our mission. From advocating for policy changes to celebrating the creativity and connections that transcend generations, each month is an opportunity to showcase the vibrant tapestry of our work.

This month, we are focused on educating Minnesotans about aging services and the advocacy issues we work on to serve older adults. You can find the resources for April here: #ElevateAging Social Media Campaign | LeadingAge Minnesota (leadingagemn.org).

The 2024 calendar and monthly campaign focus

• April | #AgingEducation: Join us in educating Minnesotans on aging services – what care options they have, how it’s paid for, and what our state needs to support our aging population. 
• May | #OlderAmericansMonth: Showcase diverse aging experiences and, in doing so, help combat stereotypes of growing older. Highlight your residents’ stories! 
• June | #AgingServicesChampions: Celebrate those who are committed to enhancing the field of aging services and who excel in leadership and advocacy.
• July | #AgelessCreativity: Share the positives of the aging process with your communities and share the joy found in creativity expressed by older Minnesotans. 
• August | #AgingAmerica: Call on our federal government to take action on the aging services workforce crisis and our country’s overall lack of infrastructure and resources for an aging population. 
• September | #NationalWorkforceDevelopmentMonth: Celebrate the dedicated professionals serving our older adults and their families. Use your stories of workforce success to help your peers thrive in a time of relentless change.
• October | #AgiesmAwareness: Change the conversation about aging during Ageism Awareness Month. Aging is part of life’s journey, full of choices, opportunity, and joy at every age. 
• November | #GiveForOlderAdults: November is the month of giving – encourage your communities to support organizations that serve older adults in Minnesota. This is a great time to highlight the non-profit partners you work within your communities. 
• December | #ConnectingGenerations: Celebrate connections between different age groups, understanding that each generation brings unique experiences and perspectives. 

How can you participate?

We've created a resource available in our Resource Library to help you execute each month's campaign effortlessly. The toolkit includes shareable graphics, sample social media posts and resources to engage your community.

By using the hashtag #ElevateAging, you'll contribute to a collective voice that advocates for change, challenges stereotypes, and celebrates the wonderful work happening in aging services.

Join us in this journey of empowerment and inspiration! Together, we can #ElevateAging and build a brighter future for older adults in Minnesota.