Champion Your Health! Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the celebration of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of older adults, both today and throughout their lives. Each year highlights a new theme, and in 2026, it’s “Champion Your Health.” This theme encourages a proactive approach to well-being, focusing on prevention, staying engaged, and making informed choices that support independence over time.
This message closely aligns with Friends Life Care’s mission to support older adults in living well, maintaining independence, and aging confidently in the home they love. This month, we take time to celebrate these contributions while encouraging each person to take an active role in their health and well-being, in ways that feel meaningful and manageable for them.

What Does “Champion Your Health” Mean?

Championing your health means taking an active role in your overall well-being, not just when something feels wrong, but as part of your everyday life. It focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as important parts of healthy aging, encouraging you to stay engaged, informed, and involved in your healthcare over time.
It can look like staying on top of routine appointments, asking questions, and working with trusted professionals to make decisions that feel right for you. It may also include making small lifestyle choices that support your health, staying socially connected, and paying attention to both your physical and emotional well-being. Just as importantly, it means building a support system of loved ones and professionals, planning ahead for your health and wellness, and thinking about what you may need in the future.
At Friends Life Care, championing your health includes care coordination, financial protection, concierge services, and a wellness program designed to support aging well through VigR®: Vitality, Independence, Growth, and Resilience.

Celebrating Friends Life Care Members This Older Americans Month

May is a time to honor the achievements and contributions older adults make every day, and Older Americans Month gives us a meaningful opportunity to recognize those efforts in action.

We see this reflected in the lives of Friends Life Care members. Jean Hurd, a Friends Life Care member, recently joined us on the Honestly Aging podcast to share her volunteer work. As a volunteer with Historic Fair Hill in North Philadelphia, she supports efforts to address a local literacy crisis through initiatives like reopening school libraries and participating in Reading Buddies.

Her story is one example of how older adults continue to make a lasting impact in their communities, something Older Americans Month is all about.

Watch the full conversation with Jean and Kerry Roeder, Executive Director of Historic Fair Hill, to learn more about the meaningful work they are doing.

Planning Ahead Supports Your Health

Older Americans Month is a great reminder that taking care of your health also includes planning for the future, whether for yourself or for a loved one. Thinking ahead can help reduce stress, support independence, and provide a greater sense of confidence about what lies ahead. Having a plan in place can make it easier to navigate changes over time and ensure your preferences are understood and respected.

If you’re not sure where to start, it can be helpful to explore your options and learn what types of support are available. Even taking a small first step can make a meaningful difference. One way to begin is by joining an upcoming webinar or seminar, where you can gain a clearer understanding of how to plan for your future, ask questions, and learn practical ways to stay independent at home.

View our upcoming webinars and seminars here