The Aging in Place Workshops and “JumpStart the Conversation” Grants were projects held from 2007-2009 of Partners for Livable Communities (Partners) and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), made possible with generous support from MetLife Foundation. Over the course of three years, our team implmented a series of 12 dynamic and engaging regional workshops designed to highlight the opportunity to improve livability for all ages spun around the catalyst of the growing age demographic.
These thematic workshops were enriched through small “JumpStart the Conversation” grants that will be awarded to partnerships tied to the workshop communities with innovative ideas and action plans on how to tackle the Aging in Place issue in their community. As a result of the workshops and grant opportunities, communities initiated a renewed sense of urgency on approaching community livability for all as well as an energized group of organizations and individuals collaborating to face the challenges that accompany this time of change.
The Overall Goals Of the Aging in Place Workshops & the “JumpStart the Conversation” Grants:
- Educate the community on the importance of an Aging in Place Initiative
- Investigate a specific issue through a moderated discussion between local and national experts and with input from the community
- Understand the obstacles and benefits to taking action on the issue
- Generate discussion on short, mid and long term actions to resolve or promote the issue
- Mobilize and empower local residents and organizations to work together to take action
Please follow the links below to learn about the following:
The Aging in Place Initiative and the Team
The Workshop Reports and Themes
The Jumpstart the Conversation Grants
