Skowhegan, Maine Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
12/15/2017

Lead Agency: Tri-State Learning Collaborative

Coalition

Action Plan Download

An action plan is based on the results of community surveys identifying needs within the 8 Domains of Livability that influence the health and quality of life of older adults. While there is flexibility in how a plan is created and what it will do, every action plan includes a statement about what can be achieved, target dates for goal completion, identification of participating organizations and indicators to measure progress. The action plan is an "active" rather than static document. Revisions and amendments are a sign of program improvement and progress.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Health and Community Services

    Expand on regional community paramedicine by incorporating multiple emergency services providers, the local critical access hospital and the town community health outreach project, providing resource referral, orientation, and advocacy support.

  2. Housing

    Develop a program with local civic and volunteer organizations to establish a list of trusted contractors, along with a directory of available loans and grants for home modifications, repair, and improvement.

  3. Outdoor Spaces

    Collaborate with local government to rehabilitate the town playground to create a multi-generational playspace and an age-friendly hiking trail.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Town of Skowhegan (2024)

Skowhegan, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Public space activation

Description: This project will install directional signage and replace a deteriorated chain-link fence flanking an access trail, keeping walkers safely away from a steep river embankment. The town will also clear overgrown brush, plant flowers and install benches to create a pocket park.

Town of Pittsfield (2024)

Pittsfield, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Two walk audits along the main entry point into town will identify pedestrian safety concerns and possible solutions. The town will recruit older adults to take part and share their experiences using the corridor.

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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