To support older homeowners in Washtenaw County and address affordable housing needs, the Washtenaw Housing Alliance will launch a Shared Housing Program that matches vetted renters with older adults, enabling them to age in place longer. This initiative aims to...
To increase intergenerational support and reduce social isolation, Methodist Children’s Home Society will develop and pilot a trauma-informed care program and curriculum that connects youth in residential facilities with older adults in Wayne County. The...
To empower Ypsilanti youth and address diet-related health disparities, Growing Hope’s Teen Leadership Program will engage teens in urban farming, cooking workshops, and leadership training. This initiative aims to build food justice leaders by equipping teens...
To improve access to nutrition and physical activity services in Iosco County, Tawas Wellness Warriors will provide a range of programs, including balance seminars, chair yoga, and after-school activities, serving children, youth, and older adults. The initiative will...
To improve cardiovascular health and reduce chronic disease rates among Michigan’s Asian American population, Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Health Disparities, Innovations, and Studies (CHDIS) will train community health workers to deliver culturally...
This project will physically co-locate the PACE program in a dedicated wing of assisted living (AL) communities, using their own staff and creating an on-site “Place for PACE.” They will partner with AL facilities in Warren and Troy to establish and test the model in...
This project addresses the limited home health support options for tribal elders in Baraga and Marquette counties by launching a culturally responsive at-home program with key community partners. This initiative, benefiting over 1,200 Tribal Elders, includes an...
This initiative aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of social isolation on older adults by removing technology use barriers through a 12-week training program led by graduate student coaches. By empowering older adults with advanced technology skills and...
This initiative introduces an intergenerational day care center to support caregivers dealing with dementia in older adults, reaping the proven benefits of intergenerational programs in reducing social isolation, enhancing well-being, and nurturing children’s...
