To improve social connectedness and delay cognitive decline among older adults in Asian American communities, Eastern Michigan University will partner with local organizations to develop culturally adapted senior center programming. This initiative will serve Chinese,...
To expand access to dementia-friendly social opportunities, Dementia Friendly Saline will partner with Emagine Theaters to offer a dementia-friendly movie program at 10 additional sites across Michigan. The initiative will provide a safe and inclusive space for...
To provide individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers in Leelanau County with social connection and support, ShareCare of Leelanau will establish the region’s first memory cafe. The cafe will offer wellness programming,...
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...
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...
This program addresses the heightened isolation and limited healthcare access faced by older adults in rural areas, exacerbated by the shift to virtual services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the success of the Virtual Table pilot, it focuses on enhancing...
Virtual Table (VT) is a program to expand older adult use of technology to access online health resources such as telehealth, enhance social connections, and reduce the negative health outcomes associated with isolation and loneliness.
