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National Senior Citizens Day is coming with a chance to recognize lifelong contributions

Mandy Applegate
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 Updated 23 hrs ago
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National Senior Citizens Day, held every Aug. 21, offers a chance to recognize lifelong contributions as cities, organizations and families show appreciation to their elders. Sustained action carries more weight than a single observance, especially as aging Americans continue to shape workplaces, communities and policies. New efforts to expand access, improve services and include seniors in civic life can turn this recognition into long-term impact.

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