Bethel Area Age Friendly Print

star-24px 2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Housing

Project Description

The grant was used to construct a display and kit featuring tools and household accessories that can make a home safer and help prevent falls.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Aging at Home Wayne

Wayne, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Transportation

Description: Two flashing traffic signs and two “Stop for Pedestrians” signs were purchased and installed along a busy roadway. [WWL]

Fryeburg Age-Friendly Community Taskforce

Fryeburg, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: The community will create a recreation trail designed to be easily walkable by older adults and those with mobility challenges. The path will ultimately be a one-mile loop trail that features a pedestrian bridge, benches and signage for people of all ages to enjoy.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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