Community Innovations for Aging in Place Initiative

The Community Innovations for Aging in Place Initiative (CIAIP) was authorized by Congress in the 2006 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) to assist communities in their efforts to enable older adults to sustain their independence and age in place in their homes and communities. Applicants for funding under the CIAIP initiative were instructed […]

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Beacon Hill Village, Boston MA

Beacon Hill Village is a membership organization in the heart of Boston.  Created by a group of long-time Beacon Hill residents as an alternative to moving from their homes to retirement or assisted living communities, it was founded in 2001. Beacon Hill Village enables a growing and diverse group of Boston residents to stay in […]

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Award-Winning Aging Friendly Communities

From 2007 to 2010, the US EPA and its supporters recognized communities that were excelling in building healthy communities for active aging. The awards were given to communities that did an outstanding job designing their infrastructure to promote healthy aging.  Applicants were judged on the overall effectiveness of their programs, level of community involvement and outreach, […]

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Cuyahoga County, OH: A Guide to Elder-Friendly Community Building

Located on the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, website is a Guide to Elder-Friendly Community Building. This Guide is organized into three sections: Section One: The Elder-Friendly Community Building Process Section Two: The Elder-Friendly Community Indicators Section Three: Elder-Friendly Community Assessment Tools and Worksheets For each community, the journey to understand the needs of persons as they age […]

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