Fr. Cesar, EdD, DMin, LPC, NCC, BCC-MH Every September, Suicide Prevention Month calls communities, clinicians, and families to action. Among the most urgent realities is the elevated suicide risk in older adults, particularly those ages 65 and above. In 2024, the CDC reported 48,824 suicide deaths nationwide; people ages 80+ had the highest age-specific rates, underscoring the vulnerability of the oldest Americans. In 2022–2024, the rate among adults 65+ averaged 17.6 per 10