[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E657]
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                         OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2014

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
support of Older Americans Month. Each May, we celebrate the 
contributions and sacrifices that the older members of our communities 
have made to our nation.
  The theme for this year's Older Americans Month is ``Safe Today, 
Healthy Tomorrow.'' We must encourage older adults to protect 
themselves from injury and remain active. Unfortunately, unintended 
injuries to our population of older Americans result in 6 million 
medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths each year.
  We must emphasize safety in public and private settings. Falls are a 
leading cause of injury and subsequent hospitalization for older 
Americans. In order to keep the older population in our country 
contributing to society, we must ensure their health and safety.
  Older Americans Month lets us celebrate the achievements of our 
parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors. Seniors across the 
country deserve our recognition because they have built our strong 
foundation.
  Please join me in celebrating Older Americans Month during May. Our 
seniors, a continuously growing number of Americans, deserve our 
recognition and our care.

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