Galveston County proclaims May Older Americans Month
- County Judge Mark Henry and Galveston County commissioners unanimously proclaimed May as Older Americans Month at a specially called meeting Monday. - County leaders highlighted senior services for residents 60 and older, including weekday meals, transportation, activities, and programming at three community centers. - The proclamation lands as 16.7% of Galveston County residents are 65 or older. (census.gov)
Galveston County commissioners unanimously proclaimed May as Older Americans Month at a specially called meeting Monday, joined by seniors and local advocates. (galvnews.com) County Judge Mark Henry and the court’s four commissioners approved the proclamation as the county prepared for the national May observance led by the Administration for Community Living. (galvnews.com) (acl.gov) The federal theme for 2026 is “Champion Your Health,” a campaign centered on prevention, wellness, preventive care, and choices that support independence in later life. (acl.gov) Galveston County’s senior services are built around its Senior Enrichment Program for adults 60 and older. The county runs it Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at community centers in Bacliff, Dickinson, and La Marque. (galvestoncountytx.gov) The program offers daily congregate meals, rides to and from the centers, games, exercise and wellness activities, outside speakers, and group trips to stores, food pantries, health fairs, and local attractions. (galvestoncountytx.gov) The county’s focus comes as its older population keeps growing. U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Galveston County had 367,407 residents in 2024, and 16.7% were 65 or older. (census.gov) That works out to about 61,300 residents 65 and older, using the Census share and 2024 population estimate. USAFacts says the same age group made up 16.7% of the county in 2024. (census.gov) (usafacts.org) Galveston County is also part of the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging service region, which covers 12 counties and prioritizes older adults with low incomes, disabilities, dementia, rural isolation, or caregiving burdens. (h-gac.com) The county’s proclamation turns a national observance into a local one: a month of recognition backed by meals, rides, and weekday programs already running in three centers. (acl.gov) (galvestoncountytx.gov)
