Mission Statement

The BLUePRiNT For AGING is a community collaborative creating and testing innovative system changes that make Washtenaw County a great place to live and to age.

 

Washtenaw County Needs the BLUePRiNT For AGING

The number of older adults is projected to triple over the coming years, with a significant increase in the number of adults over age 85.  This will impact every sector of our community.

The BLUePRiNT For AGING is uniquely positioned to provide innovative and meaningful solutions to ready our community for this demographic shift, as evidenced by its strong history of accomplishment:

• Significant national foundation support

• Comprehensive needs assessment and successful strategic plan implementation

• Numerous best practice innovations in service including collaborative case coordination model

• Nationally renowned “Aging with Attitude” Art Show

• First local Senior Data Book

• Effective structure to support a unified voice for older adult issues, information and concerns

• Comprehensive website for county-wide volunteer opportunities: www.VolunteerWashtenaw.org

• Aging information, resources, activities and research

 

Have a Senior Moment:  ReThink Aging

National Council on Aging

• Time to get your hearing checked May 13, 2013
• Let’s stop elder abuse May 13, 2013
• Celebrate Older Americans Month by unleashing the power of benefits May 13, 2013
• Tell Congress to end the sequester—for everyone! May 6, 2013
• Using social media to advance your mission May 6, 2013

American Society on Aging

• Alzheimer’s and End-of-Life Decision-Making May 15, 2013
• National Forum Untangles Complexities of Care Transitions May 15, 2013
• Global Aging is Everyone’s Business May 15, 2013
• Workplace Wellness Programs: Who Really Benefits? May 15, 2013
• Quick Question: What are your plans for Older Americans Month? May 14, 2013

 

 AGING WITH ATTITUDE

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