The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Planning/Aging are happy to announce the 2022 Aging in a Changing Region Program. This program provides tailored workshops to support selected municipalities in taking some of the first steps towards becoming an age-friendly community. Assistance is free.

Now Accepting Applications for Tailored Workshops

Led by Planning/Aging, Aging in a Changing Region provides customized strategic and technical assistance to each participating community. The workshops include an aging-in-community background presentation, attendee input, and a facilitated discussion on local issues, challenges, and opportunities. Specific local issues of concern may include:

  • Homeowners aging in their houses, falling behind on repairs, with few available options to downsize;
  • Residents lacking transportation options to run errands, get groceries, or go to the doctor;
  • Residents stuck at home without broadband or a connection to their community;
  • Services and facilities not designed for the growing share of older residents.

In 2021, five municipalities participated in the first ever Aging in a Changing Region cohort. Read more about their experiences and view their customized strategic guides here.

There are limited spots available to participate in the 2022 Aging in a Changing Region cohort.

Please fill out the Aging in a Changing Region Workshop Application by Friday, March 18th, 2022 to be considered for this free workshop-based assistance. Eligible communities may be exploring actions around aging-in-place for the first time or already be designated as an age-friendly or dementia-friendly community. Depending on demand, we anticipate all workshops to be scheduled in calendar year 2022. To preview the application questions, please view the AICR 2022 Workshop Application pdf. All responses must be filled out on the online form.

The Aging in a Changing Region initiative is generously supported by RRF Foundation for Aging, and participation is free for communities. For more information on how your community can get involved, please contact Kyle Smith, ksmith@mayorscaucus.org.