Raging in Place

Gen-x aging resources and community

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  • Tacoma’s Ride Forward: Mobility Solutions for Midlife and Beyond CoGiR at the Narrows and BeyondRide Forge have partnered in Tacoma to enhance resident mobility. This initiative expands upon BeyondRide’s established transportation solutions. For those navigating midlife, maintaining independence is vital.…

  • Penn Medicine has received a significant $23.7 million award. The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority, known as PennAITech, provided the funding. This money will support research on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The goal…

  • A new initiative from the University of Kansas is reshaping views on aging. Using art as a catalyst for conversation and connection, faculty members Sarah Jen and Liz Langdon received an AAI Arts & Humanities Grant. This will allow them…

  • Aging in place is popular. Seniors want to stay home. A new program in Sackville, New Brunswick, addresses this. It’s called “Nursing Homes Without Walls.” The goal? To support seniors at home. The program launched recently. It fills a crucial…

  • The Trump administration is implementing changes to Social Security to prevent fraud, which is estimated to waste $100 million in taxpayer funds annually [00:07]. These changes, effective March 31st, will primarily affect first-time applicants and current recipients changing bank information…

  • Franke Tobey Jones, a prominent Tacoma, WA retirement community, has announced a strategic partnership with Beyond Ride, a specialized transportation service, to significantly enhance resident mobility. This collaboration addresses a critical need for reliable and safe transportation for seniors, particularly…

  • Generation X now faces aging parents. Furthermore, we must consider our own future care. Consequently, guardianship becomes highly relevant. Pierce County will host its first Guardianship Summit. This event addresses the complexities of legal guardianship, specifically its impact on vulnerable…

  • As our communities age, the need for robust support systems becomes increasingly critical. The NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for 2025 offer a significant opportunity for non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. For those of us in…

  • Decoding the Cost and Value of CAPS Certification As we, Generation X, navigate the complexities of midlife, the concept of “aging in place” has become increasingly relevant. Indeed, caught between caring for aging parents and planning for our own futures,…

  • As Generation X considers aging in place, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, offers a compelling example of proactive community planning. The city’s efforts to create age-friendly environments deserve attention. Implementing the WHO Framework Excelsior Springs uses the World Health Organization’s (WHO) age-friendly…

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