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Housing & Services - AGE+ has developed a new hybrid, prefabricated construction model that allows older adults to age in the communities they love. In partnership with Oregon Housing and Community Services and Meyer Memorial Trust, we will open two projects of affordable, accessible housing for older adults in Madras and Talent, Oregon. The projects are expected to open by early fall of 2023, and will serve older adults at 60% of the area median income. Essential to this model is forming partnerships with local groups to create community-based supportive care networks called Circles of Care.

Circles of Care - This successful mutual aid volunteer program in Hood River and The Dalles supports older adults with a “little help” to remain independent and engaged in their communities. Volunteers use their best attributes to assist others, and, in turn, older adults return the favor with their talents, creating a Circle. Activities vary, but may include: grocery delivery, a ride to the pharmacy, help with chores, or sharing a cup of tea.

Technical Assistance in Aging - AGE+ brings an aging lens to initiatives and partner organizations serving the lifespan through training, presentations, and program development. We publish expert content highlighting the intersectionality of aging issues among gender, race, geography, sectors, and more.

Ties That Bind - This program connects grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children with a peer support group and dedicated website of curated resources and educational materials.