Over 298 million people around the world, in over 1300 hundred cities and towns in 47 countries, have joined The World Health Organization’s global network of Age-Friendly communities…
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Congressional Delegation and Office of Energy Resources Announce Launch of $2.6M Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program for Municipalities Published on Tuesday...10 Things Every Family Should Know About Aging with Dignity and Independence - The SCAN Foundation
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The SCAN Foundation's publication 10 Things Every Family Should Know About Aging with Dignity and IndependenceHousing America's Older Adults 2023
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Over the next ten years, the US population over the age of 75 will increase by 45 percent, from 17 million to nearly 25 million. Join us for release obuff.ly
“There's no medication for loneliness,” says a 79-year-old woman living alone.Learning from State Efforts to Encourage Accessory Dwelling Units
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What can be done to address the need for affordable and accessible housing for older adults?
The need for affordable and accessible housing for older adults is only going to grow in the years to come. We must act now to ensure that all older adults have a safe and comfortable place to call home. According to JCHS, Over the next decade, the US population…
ADUs: A Creative Way to Address Housing Affordability and Equity
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies recently published an article about the potential benefits of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It discusses the challenges of building ADUs and the efforts that states and localities have made to encourage their construction. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats, in-law…
On Creating Resilient Age-Friendly Communities
The intersection of Age-Friendly and Climate Resilient Communities represents a crucial and forward-thinking approach to urban planning and community development. Both concepts individually address pressing challenges faced by our society, and when combined, they offer a comprehensive framework for creating sustainable, inclusive, and livable communities for people of all ages….
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Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan. Their heritage organizations together have invested more than $200 million to support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Point32Health Foundation funds equity-focused solutions related to healthy aging, access to healthy food, and behavioral health. They seek to collaborate with and learn from nonprofit organizations, understanding that those most affected by inequities are in the best position to define the problem, design appropriate solutions, and define success.