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The city of Laramie took another step toward becoming an age-friendly community with a new garden funded by a $20,000 AARP Community Challenge grant.
Most older Americans want to age in place, staying in their home and community, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. But to do that, residents need safe, walkable streets and sidewalks.
South Dakotans age 50-plus will make their voices heard on issues important to them during AARP’s annual day at the capitol.
Downtown Vinita, a rural community of 5,700, has become more hospitable to pedestrians, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the AARP Community Challenge program.
To help Mississippians age in place, AARP awarded grants of $15,000 each to Gulfport and Jackson to improve outdoor areas for people of all ages.
AARP wants neighborhoods to be accessible to people of all ages. Two Mountain State communities just got a boost in that effort, winning AARP Community Challenge grants to improve public spaces.
By Cristina Rouvalis
Aging in place means being able to travel confidently in the community, whether to shop, dine out or connect with friends.
Two “quick action” projects in Rhode Island have been completed, thanks to Community Challenge grants.
Cristina Rouvalis
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