Skowhegan, Maine – Congratulations
to the Towns of Skowhegan, Madison and Jackman, Maine for becoming Somerset
Counties first three communities to enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly
Communities. AARP's age-friendly network encourages states, counties,
cities, towns and rural areas to prepare for the rapid aging of the U.S.
population. The network encourages communities to take action and pay increased
attention to the environmental, economic and social features that encourage
greater age integration and diversity and create a community that supports
residents from the cradle through retirement. Launched in April 2012, the AARP
Network of Age Friendly Communities is an independent affiliate of the World
Health Organization’s Age Friendly Cities and Communities Program. With the
age-friendly program, AARP helps participating communities become great places
for people of all ages by adopting such features as walkable streets,
better housing and transportation options, access to key services, and
opportunities for residents to participate in community activities.
Here is how you can help: Skowhegan,
Madison or Jackman are seeking
your help to improve services and supports for older adults in their
communities. We are asking that you complete a survey online or in paper form
on or before August 15, 2018. This survey is backed by research from the World
Health Organization and the survey results will be used to identify ways to
improve our town with a special focus on the needs of older residents. Please
encourage your friends and neighbors 55 and older to complete the survey. We
need all the help we can get. EVERY VOICE COUNTS!!! All information will remain
confidential and will not be used for purposes other than that of the current
survey. Answer all questions as accurately as possible. The last page of the
survey is optional. If you wish to be entered into a series of drawings
(beginning July 18th) for a $50.00 Gift Certificate please fill it
out. You can Access the survey on line by using these links:
For Jackman: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JackmanAreaAge-FriendlyCommunitySurvey
For Madison: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadisonAge-FriendlyCommunitySurvey
For Skowhegan: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SkowheganAge-FriendlyCommunitySurvey
Survey
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations (If using the paper version)
ü Your
local Municipal Town Office (Jackman, Madison or Skowhegan)
ü Your
local Town Library (Jackman, Madison or Skowhegan)
ü Jackman Community Health Center,
Madison Community Health Center, Redington-Fairview General Hospital Lobby Area
ü Skowhegan
Community Center and Sky Lodge in Jackman
For
additional information and support as we move together through the age-friendly
communities’ process, contact Bill Primmerman, Somerset Public Health Community
Educator, at bprimmerman@rfgh.net
or call 207-858-8450.
The towns of
Skowhegan, Madison and Jackman look forward to your input and working with you
to become Age Friendly Communities.
