Keene, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Housing Design Competitions

Description: Southwest New Hampshire faces a housing shortage that leaves older adults with few options to age in place. To address this, the commission launched an ADU Design Challenge using real homeowner case studies instead of generic sites. The effort drew 30 submissions for 11 sites, hosted an awards event with 100 attendees and created a web page showcasing designs and resources. Interest was strong, with 75 homeowners volunteering as case study sites, and architects from across New England participating. The challenge sparked conversations about statewide replication and policy reform. One organizer said homeowners' gratitude for the project "was unwavering."

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Keene, NH

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Access to health care services

Description: Older adults managing chronic conditions often lacked tools to monitor their health, leading to ER visits and higher risk of illness. The project distributed blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, scales and thermometers, paired with education to help participants understand and act on health metrics. These resources improved chronic care management and reduced emergency visits while building trust and health literacy. One patient shared that the devices helped him "track progress and manage conditions more effectively," giving him greater stability and confidence at home.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.