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Age Friendly Caribou outlines programs to help older residents stay connected and safe
Summary
A representative of Age Friendly Caribou told the council the local program is expanding volunteer transportation, tech training and disaster-preparedness supports, and requested a letter of council support for a final report that compiles lessons learned and next steps.
An Age Friendly Caribou representative presented the group's recent work and partnerships to the City Council on Tuesday, describing volunteer transportation, home-support programs and outreach aimed at reducing isolation among older residents.
The presenter said the program prioritizes health services, transportation, communication and outdoor information and highlighted established efforts including the Safe Steps program, the sand-bucket winter safety distribution, a community garden and a Senior Santa gift program. "This year, we delivered 106 presents to people in the community," the presenter said,…
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