Mission Statement
The BLUEPRINT For AGING is a community collaborative creating and testing innovative system changes that make Washtenaw County a great place to live and to age.
Contact Us:
(734) 926-4655
Washtenaw County Needs the BLUEPRINT For AGING
The number of older adults is projected to triple over the coming years, with a significant increase in the number of adults over age 85. This will impact every sector of our community.
The BLUEPRINT For AGING is uniquely positioned to provide innovative and meaningful solutions to ready our community for this demographic shift, as evidenced by its strong history of accomplishment:
• Significant national foundation support
• Comprehensive needs assessment and successful strategic plan implementation
• Numerous best practice innovations in service including collaborative case coordination model
• Nationally renowned “Aging with Attitude” Art Show
• First local Senior Data Book
• Effective structure to support a unified voice for older adult issues, information and concerns
• Comprehensive website for county-wide volunteer opportunities: www.VolunteerWashtenaw.org
• Aging information, resources, activities and research
Have a Senior Moment: ReThink Aging
National Council on Aging
- Resolve to make 2013 a Falls Free© year! January 29, 2013
- Gearing up for the 113th Congress January 29, 2013
- Updated guide helps older homeowners Use Your Home to Stay at Home™ January 22, 2013
- Amy Ford to direct NCOA Reverse Mortgage Counseling Services Network January 15, 2013
- Increasing Medicare out-of pocket costs: How would it affect vulnerable seniors? January 14, 2013
American Society on Aging
- HAN in Chicago at Aging in America January 29, 2013
- Grantmaking Report Reveals Lessons for the Field January 29, 2013
- Quick Question: Advice to help you get ready for Aging in America! January 28, 2013
- What Does “Care Transitions” Really Mean? January 28, 2013
- Elders Need More than Social Security to Live in the Community January 28, 2013
