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Older Adults Spearhead Grassroots Effort in Lyons Township, Ill., to Promote Age-Friendly Communities

December 7, 2011 | Story

Aging Care Connections spearheaded an effort in 20 communities in Lyons Township, Ill., to help older adults get needs support to maintain their independence in the community for as long as possible.

Bringing the Table to the Community

December 7, 2011 | Story

The San Francisco partnership created the first-ever plan to improve community-based aging services. A coordinating council reporting to the mayor guided implementation, including bringing aging services into public housing and influencing policy.

Bringing Community Supports to "Invisible" Frail Elders in Manchester, N.H.

December 7, 2011 | Story

Easter Seals of New Hampshire led a community-based partnership called Seniors Count! in projects to address the nonmedical factors that put frail older adults at risk for serious medical issues and limit their ability to live independently.

Overcoming Scandal and Promoting Collaboration to Benefit Vulnerable Elders

December 7, 2011 | Story

Haywood Community Connections, a grantee of Community Partnerships for Older Adults, developed a community-wide initiative to improve long-term-care supports for older adults in rural North Carolina.

Creating Lifelong Communities

January 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This article explores the issue of aging and longevity, and describes one region's response to the growing population of seniors.

Project Identifies 33 Indicators that a Community is "Elder-Friendly"

September 17, 2009 | Program Result

From June 1999 through September 2003, project staff with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York developed a survey and a process for communities to use to rate their "elder-friendliness" and use this information to take action to meet the needs of their elder population.

Martin Lynch, PhD, MPA, MS

February 28, 2002 | Story

The way Mr. Lynch looks at it, anyone can be a leader - with mentoring, training, and the right opportunity (the chance to make a living doing it).

Senior Wellness Program Improves Health and Functionality

February 1, 2005 | Program Result

From July 2001 to the end of 2003, staff at Senior Services of Seattle/King County established a community wellness intervention called the Health Enhancement Program.

Project Studies Ways to Help Seniors Age in Place

July 1, 2002 | Program Result

A consortium of four nonprofit provider organizations worked to design a community-based program at low-income housing sites in Baltimore that would provide medical and social services to elderly residents who were not yet frail.

"Friends for Life" are Friends Indeed for Homebound Elderly in Waco, Texas

July 1, 2002 | Program Result

Friends for Life, a home visiting program in Waco, Texas formed partnerships with 30 congregations, adding to the dozen faith communities already affiliated with it.

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