The People-Oriented Transportation Linkages for Underserved Communities (POTLUCK) General, Transportation The People-Oriented Transportation Linkages for Underserved Communities (POTLUCK) initiative is a collaborative statewide effort led by nonprofit, public, and private partners to address the transportation and telehealth needs of older adults in underserved areas. As a program of Age Friendly Arizona and funded by Humana, POTLUCK aims to connect older adults, particularly those with low incomes or medical vulnerabilities, to essential healthcare services. Recognizing that aging often brings increased medical needs and reduced driving abilities, POTLUCK addresses the gaps in traditional transportation solutions, especially in rural areas where public transit may be limited or nonexistent. Read More
Arizona Transportation Technology Summit 2023 General, Transportation Age Friendly Arizona and Northern Arizona Council of Governments were selected to host a free statewide technology summit with the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT). This summit aims to help healthcare and transportation providers in Arizona identify and support technology projects to improve access to healthcare. Read More
Dementia Friendly Glendale Awareness Day General Inspira Arrowhead is hosting the Dementia Friendly Glendale Awareness Day and resource event Saturday August 13th 9am-1pm Read More
Age of Connections Conference: Sept. 20, 2022 General Register to attend by Sept. 16, 2022. This statewide conference will focus on helping communities connect older adults with the people, places and services that contribute to a great quality of life. Read More
NEW Benefitness Adaptive Gym Opening July 2022 General Learn more about an exciting new effort through Benevilla. Benefitness is an adaptive gym where everyone, regardless of ability, can receive specialized individual and group fitness instruction. Read More
Connecting Rural Riders to Transportation General, Transportation The Rural Transportation Incubator has made a profound and positive impact on the lives of older adults with low incomes in rural areas, according to a final evaluation of a two-year project. Read More
Few Aging in Place Programs Focus on Rural Areas General Next Avenue published a story on the challenges older adults find when aging in place in rural areas. Read More
Making Transportation Available to All Ages: Can It Really Happen? General, Transportation Arizona’s older adult population has increased more than 24 percent in recent years, meaning it is more important than ever to ensure residents of all ages and abilities have access to the transportation they need. Read More
New Toolkit Offers Information About Rides That Save Lives General, Transportation The “Rides to Save Lives” toolkit is a comprehensive webpage featuring information and best practices that nonprofits, communities, and mobility providers can learn from and use in their efforts to improve vaccine access for older adults. Read More
Benevilla Hosting Several Events to Support Age-Friendly Programs General Benevilla, an Age-Friendly Arizona partner, is hosting the following events to support their programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, children and families who care for them. Read More