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Oakland University/Pontiac CRISP study finds outreach and transportation limit senior center use
5968774 · October 22, 2025
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A community-based research team presented preliminary findings from the CRISP project showing that seniors who do not attend Pontiac senior centers cite transportation barriers, limited hours and lack of mailed outreach; some younger seniors prefer the label "community center."
Deborah Finley and Oakland University researchers presented preliminary results of the Community Research and Inclusive Senior Participation (CRISP) project at the Oct. 21 Pontiac City Council meeting, reporting findings from five focus groups of local seniors.
Researchers said seniors who already use…
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