Reframing Aging is a social-change endeavor designed to improve public understanding of aging and the many contributions older people bring to society. It focuses on how we talk about and communicate about the aging process. Language matters, and how we communicate profoundly impacts those hearing the message. Through its efforts, the initiative counters ageism and […]
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Legislative Update for 2024
The Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging (m4a) works closely with elected officials to raise awareness of issues affecting older adults and caregivers. During the session year, the directors provide updates on services offered, gaps and opportunities to assist in keeping older adults independent in their communities and caregivers supported. This year was no […]
Maintaining Our Social Contract with Older People
As we close out May, Older Americans Month, it’s a good time to ask Congress to reauthorize the Older Americans Act to continue to fulfill our social contract with older adults. Read about m4a’s priorities for this authorization. The current authorization expired September 2024 The Older Americans Act was first enacted in 1965. Along with […]
Make Your Voice Heard on Minnesota’s Digital Opportunity Plan
Through the federally funded Digital Equity Act, the Minnesota Office of Broadband Development is developing a statewide digital opportunity plan to reduce gaps in access, device ownership, and digital skills. The public comment period on the plan runs now through September 29. Please read the draft plan and share it with your networks. You and others […]
Creating Career Pathways in the Arrowhead
It’s no small feat to bring employers, educators, and workforce partners together for student learning opportunities. Doing so this summer has been rewarding for the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging and SCRUBS Camp participants. AAAA co-coordinated SCRUBS Camps for students entering grades 9–12 to learn about careers in healthcare. The camps were created with Fond […]
Small Towns Becoming More Age Friendly in Southwest Minnesota
Thirteen communities in southwest Minnesota are engaging residents and taking action to make their communities more age friendly. Led by Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging in partnership with Southwest Initiative Foundation, these communities are completing small projects that make a big difference. In Milan, community members worked together to build a pergola as a gathering […]