Today marks a profound milestone: the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA)!

May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their invaluable contributions to our community. At Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud (MOWLB), we are thrilled to embrace this year’s celebration theme: “The Power of Connection.” This theme aligns perfectly with our mission to nourish and enrich the lives of homebound and aging adults with nutritious meals and meaningful social interactions. It also highlights the focus for this year’s Meals on 4th event, emphasizing the importance of connection and community support.

March is a special month for Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud. Not only is it the advent of spring but it is also the traditional time when we spotlight a key supporter of the Meals on Wheels mission - the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.

It’s not just about meals - new studies reveal the transformative impact of Meals on Wheels programs! Learn how we’re helping older adults not just with food, but also with well-being, socialization, and home safety.

The #SaveLunch initiative is rallying communities to protect Meals on Wheels programs that provide a lifeline for older adults in need.

Social connections have the power to transform our individual and collective whole health and well-being.

This year’s Older Americans Month 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 our own paths as we age.

Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for Older Americans Month (OAM) 2022 is Age My Way.

Today marks the official 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program - the federal legislation that provides funding for nutrition services for seniors and helps support programs like Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud.

Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud is joining in a special month-long “March for Meals” celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program.