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Southwest Initiative Foundation – Age-Friendly Communities

An assessment of the needs of aging residents in southwest…

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Community assessment

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Southwest Initiative Foundation

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An assessment of the needs of aging residents in southwest Minnesota. A multi-method data collection approach was used, including: literature review, analysis of demographic and resident health data, an online survey of professionals and community residents, and interviews with key stakeholders.

Project Reports

Successful Aging in Rural Communities Lessons Learned from A 2014 Southwest Minnesota Assessment

2016

report

Creating Age-Friendly Communities: A Report for the Southwest Initiative Foundation

2015

report summary

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