The Older Americans Act
Mother's Day
World Password Day
May Trivia
EMS Facts
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When was the Older Americans Act enacted

1965

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What President signed a proclamation declaring Mother's Day an official holiday?

President Woodrow Wilson

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What is the purpose of World Password Day?

To promote better password habits and online security awareness

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What is the birthstones for May?

Emerald

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When was the first ambulance used

1487 by the Spaniards 

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What does the Older Americans Act Fund?

A network of programs and services aimed at promoting independence, dignity and well being for older adults and their caregivers

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When is Mother's Day celebrated?

The holiday is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of the month of May.

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What should a password contain

Upper, lower case letters, numbers and symbols

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What two big events are held in May

The Kentucky Derby & the Indianapolis 500

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If you come upon an unresponsive person, what should you do?

1. Send someone to call 911

2. Send someone for the AED

3. Begin CPR

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The Older Americans Act supports  various programs and services. Tell me one program that you benefit from everyday, Monday thru Friday.

Congregate Meals

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More calls are made on this day than on any other day of the year. What is this day?

Mother's Day, Reportedly there are approximately 122 million calls made on the second Sunday of May every year.

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How long should a password be?

Aim for passwords that are 10 or more characters long

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What are the zodiac signs for May

Taurus and Gemini

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In the US, what was used as the first ambulances?

Horse drawn carriages in the 1860's

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Older Americans Act programs generally defines older adults as those of what age?

Age 60 years of age and older

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Approximately one quarter of all the flowers purchased throughout the year are bought for this holiday

Mother's Day

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What should you avoid in your passwords

common words, names, or easily guessable information

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What vaccine was developed on May 14, 1796

The smallpox vaccine

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What does EMS stand for?

Emergency Medical Services

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Who is the beneficiary of Respite Care? 

The Caregiver

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What flower did Anna Reeves use for a special Symbolization for Mother's Day

Carnations

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What is the world's weakest password?

123456

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What are the birth flowers of May

the Lily and the Hawthorn

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When was EMS Week founded?

1974 by President Gerald Ford

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