Raging in Place

Gen-x aging resources and community

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  • Boosting Affordable Housing in North-Central Connecticut In a significant boost to affordable housing, Governor Ned Lamont recently announced $12.8 million in small cities grants for several north-central Connecticut municipalities. This funding will support crucial renovations and modernization projects for low-…

  • Healthcare changes are again on the table, with Congress aiming to cut Medicaid funding. A Center for Medicare Rights article details a proposal to achieve these cuts via budget reconciliation. This process allows legislation to pass the Senate with a…

  • Combating Loneliness in Rural Wisconsin: A Call to Action for Generation X and Beyond For Generation X, this issue hits close to home. Many members of this generation have aging parents living in rural areas and may be witnessing firsthand…

  • A recent development at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) offers a glimmer of hope in addressing a particularly disturbing aspect of aging: elder abuse. Aging is a fact of life. And for many in Generation X, it’s increasingly intertwined with caring…

  • Whether it’s decreased dexterity, mobility issues, or sensory changes, the products we rely on need to adapt to us, not the other way around. Wirecutter gets it. “Most people” excludes many. They’re changing how they review products. This is a…

  • Recognizing Excellence in Aging Services: The EODD Area Agency on Aging Aging is a journey we all embark on, though perhaps with varying degrees of enthusiasm. For Generation X, the reality of aging is becoming increasingly tangible. While we may…

  • Tom Robbins, the novelist known for books such as “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Jitterbug Perfume”, has died at age 92. Story and video on King5.

  • California is facing a rapidly growing older adult population. To address this demographic shift, the state launched the Master Plan for Aging (MPA) in 2021. The MPA is a 10-year plan with a vision for an age- and ability-forward California…

  • We all know sleep is crucial for cognitive function. But as we age, both sleep quality and cognitive health can decline. Could there be a non-invasive way to address both? A fascinating new MIT project explores the potential of sensory…

  • Meals on wheels facing funding cuts The news from Thousand Oaks, California, is troubling for anyone concerned about food security, particularly for our aging population. A pause in federal funding could significantly impact the Conejo Valley Senior Nutrition Program, a…

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