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Commission approves application for AARP grant to expand Carmel Fire Department’s mobile integrated health program
Summary
The commission voted to join the fire department’s proposal to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant to support fall‑prevention outreach, printed and digital resource materials and education tied to the department’s Mobile Integrated Health Program. Capt. Bruce Frost described the free home‑visit service and fall statistics.
The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Senior Living voted Jan. 22 to apply for an AARP Community Challenge Grant to expand the Carmel Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health Program (MIHP), a non‑emergency outreach effort that conducts home safety checks, provides fall‑prevention education and connects residents with community resources.
The motion to support and join the Carmel Fire Department’s proposal was made by John F. O’Donnell Jr. and seconded by Anna Stout. The commission approved the motion by voice vote; the chair declared the motion carried.
Why it matters
Commissioners and staff said grant funding would help produce Carmel‑focused printed reference materials and outreach, fund fall‑prevention classes and materials, and potentially support staff time for broader community visits. The AARP Community Challenge…
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