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Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative Updates
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May is Older Americans Month (OAM)! The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative is excited to celebrate OAM with our partners in the aging community. The theme for this year is Age Our Way, placing a focus on aging in place. Aging in place means ensuring older adults can remain in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. While Age My Way will look different for each person, here are common things everyone can consider:
- Planning: Think about what you will need and want in the future, from home and community-based services to community activities that interest you.
- Engagement: Remain involved and contribute to your community through work, volunteer, and/or civic participation opportunities.
- Access: Make home improvements and modifications, use assistive technologies, and customize supports to help you better age in place.
- Connection: Maintain social activities and relationships to combat social isolation and stay connected to your community.
As May also marks Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, it is important to remember that older adults can suffer from a range of mental health issues. Older adults often suffer from depression, anxiety, and dementia in silence, so it is important to look for warning signs to protect our older adult family members and loved ones. To learn more and for resources, please visit the following website:
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The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative awards Age-Friendly Mini-Grants each year to local organizations to help jump-start age-friendly projects across the county. Stay tuned for more information regarding the 2022 Age-Friendly Mini-Grants!
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AARP Announces Disaster Preparedness Resources
Are you ready for the next big storm? Older adults may face some challenges during an emergency. For example, mobility problems, chronic health conditions, or not having any family or friends nearby to support you. AARP Florida is sharing a variety of AARP resources available to Floridians as they prepare for Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, 2022. The CDC also has prepared an article to assist older adults in emergency preparedness. In April, researchers at The Tropical Meteorology Project team predicted an "above-normal" Atlantic hurricane season. The team forecasts 19 named storms, including nine hurricanes, four of which could be major hurricanes. AARP Florida has everything you need to get prepared and stay ready for any disaster.
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Alliance for Aging to Host 'New Face of Aging' Conference, Thursday, October 20, 2022
The conference provides an opportunity for people who provide services, products, care, and support to older adults to network, hear from experts in the field, and support the work of the Alliance for Aging. This edition of the conference will focus on new technologies, innovation, and ideas that are activating the elder support community. To become a sponsor, view the schedule of events, and to learn more, visit the website below.
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Florida Department of Health Offers Vaccine Appointments in Miami-Dade County
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is offering appointments for COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine boosters and pediatric vaccine at several locations within Miami-Dade County.
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Health Foundation of South Florida Honors 12 Remarkable Women in Second Annual Inspiring Women of Health Series
In celebration of Women's History Month in March, the Health Foundation of South Florida interviewed 12 women who dedicate themselves in strengthening South Florida communities. Learn about women in the spotlight bringing attention to the connection between health and wealth.
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United Way Miami Partners With SingleCare to Offer Up to 40% Savings on Prescriptions
Community support including delivery of services, social services and widespread information and resources for emergency planning is a vital component of healthy aging. United Way Miami has partnered with SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize) to help the community save millions of dollars on the cost of prescription medicines, since its inception in 2008. Nearly 700 local pharmacies accept the SingleCare Prescription Drug Discount Card, and consumers are making health conscious decisions by filling thousands of much-needed prescription medicines every month.
The card is free of charge – there are no age restrictions, income restrictions or limit on how many times a single card may be used. It can be used by people who do not have health insurance, or for medicines that are not covered by insurance plans. On average, consumers receive over a 40 percent discount in prescription medicines.
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Share Your Input to Improve Miami-Dade County Transit
Miami-Dade County Transit is working on several projects that will deliver a safer, cleaner, quicker, and more connected transportation system. Feedback is being accepted by residents to provide input for the improvement of the County’s public transportation system. We encourage you to promote the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Transit riders and community residents can share their thoughts on ways to further improve Miami-Dade Transit by completing the MDT Moving Forward Together survey by June 31, 2022.
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Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) Participates in the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
On April 4-24, UHP participated in the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge, an effort facilitated by Food Solutions New England. The purpose of this challenge was to engage in important conversations about race and equity in the food system and commit to deepening understanding and willingness to confront racism. UHP is committed to incorporating the messages of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our everyday work and lives. If you are also interested in continuing or would like more information, click on this link to access year-round resources.
💡 Food for thought: How can you increase food access and understanding of race equity in the food system for and with older adults? Email your ideas to arely@urbanhp.org.
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Social Security Assistance
Mon., May 16 from 12 - 2:30 PM
12700 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33184
A public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration will be available to answer your Social Security questions. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please call the branch to register and for more information. Ages 55 yrs.+
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Budgeting and Saving with AARP ElderWatch
Tues., May 17 from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. MT
Virtual
Budgeting: What’s the big fuss about anyway? Join AARP ElderWatch to learn best tips for not breaking the bank, and give yourself a roadmap for your financial future by learning how to create and manage a budget. This webinar will meet through the video conferencing software, Zoom. Expect to receive the meeting Link through email after registration. For questions, call AARP ElderWatch at 800-222-4444 option 2.
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Age-Friendly Health Systems 4M Training Virtual Opportunity
May 18; June 1, 15, & 29
Urban Health Partnerships (UHP), in partnership with the South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP), is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Age-Friendly Health Systems 4M Training Series.
The overall focus and theme of the 4-part session series is, "Putting It Into Practice: Case-Based Approaches to Age-Friendly Health Systems". This virtual training series focuses on the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4M Framework, an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States. Renowned speakers from across the country will provide insight into the implementation of Age-Friendly Health Systems.
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Join Miami-Dade Parks for the Bike305 Ride of Silence
Wed., May 18 @ 6PM
Crandon Park Marina Parking Lot, Key Biscayne
In partnership with Mack Cycle & Fitness and the Everglades Bicycle Club, cyclists of every level are invited to join Miami-Dade Parks for the Bike305 Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 18. The local ride is part of an international effort to raise cycling safety awareness and commemorate cyclists who have been killed or injured in traffic crashes. The event will kick off at Crandon Park Marina Parking lot in Key Biscayne at 6pm. Learn more online.
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2022 Mayor's Housing Summit
Thurs., Jun. 30 @ 8 AM
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development invite you to attend the Mayor’s Housing Summit.
Mayor Levine Cava will be making announcements regarding her new housing advocacy office, a new tenant’s and landlord’s bill of rights, baseline numbers of new affordable and workforce housing in the development process through the end of 2023 and more.
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Share Your Ideas to Improve Mobility in Miami-Dade County
Tues., May 24 @ 6 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Urban Health Partnerships, Miami-Dade County, and Ford City:One are hosting a virtual community event on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to share progress on the
Miami-Dade County New Mobility
Initiative, and gather feedback from County residents. The Miami-Dade County New Mobility Initiative has been working to engage residents in the process of bringing new, innovative mobility solutions that can improve accessibility and equity in mobility. Join us at this virtual event to learn more about the project, and share your thoughts and ideas on improving mobility in Miami-Dade County.
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Age-Friendly Municipalities
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Members of the Network of Age-Friendly Municipalities become part of a global network of communities that are committed to giving their older residents the opportunity to live rewarding, productive, and safe lives.
Joining the network means that a municipality is committed to making their community more age-friendly.
Did you know?
- Miami-Dade has 13 Age-Friendly Communities! Municipalities in Miami-Dade that have joined the network to date are: Miami-Dade County, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, City of Miami, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami Lakes, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, and Miami Shores. You can see a full list of age-friendly communities around the country here.)
- There are many reasons to join the network! If you are interested in becoming an age-friendly community, please visit our Age-Friendly Municipalities page here to learn more.
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Age-Friendly Municipality Spotlight
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Congratulations to Healthy West Kendall for joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, making them the nation’s first age-friendly health district. Healthy West Kendall’s focus on the following four drivers: education, economic vitality, safety, and quality of life as well as four innovation drivers: Arts and Culture, Green and Sustainability, Health and Wellness and Technology will help them organize their work, plan and implement changes and improvements for this community. Please visit the Healthy West Kendall website for more information.
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Age-Friendly Parks and Recreation
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Learn About the Active Older Adults Program
Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation has an Active Older Adults Program designed to encourage total wellness by engaging the body, mind and spirit. Activities include Silver Sneakers Flex Classes, programs such as Zumba and Tai Chi sponsored by Baptist Health, and Healthy Choices Clinics by Walgreens which provides blood pressure screenings as well as flu, tetanus and pneumonia shots. Visit the county website to stay updated on current information and learn more.
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Funding and Other Opportunities
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Join the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative 'Older Adult Advisory Committee'
The Older Adult Advisory Committee is a group of local older adults who are community members, leaders, business owners, and retired experts who meet to discuss the initiative, provide valuable input and feedback about current AFI projects, promote age-friendly communities, and share updates from their own work in the community. The committee meets virtually on a quarterly basis. For more information and to join please contact Isabel Andrade at isabelandrade@urbanhp.org.
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Join the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative 'Stakeholder Advisory Committee'
The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative’s Advisory Committee helps advise, support, and advocate for the efforts of the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative. Members of the committee are individuals in related fields or representing organizations that share in the initiative’s mission to create a metropolitan area that fosters a physical and social environment for older adults of all ages to stay active and healthy with dignity and enjoyment.
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United Way of Miami Seeks a Development Officer
United Way of Miami is hiring a Development Officer, along with other 32 positions. As a Development Officer you develop and build relationships in the community to address the health and human service needs of the community through United Way of Miami. You would be in charge of developing and maintaining various fundraising initiatives to include corporate, employee and individual fundraising. For more information, “VIEW ALL” and “PROGRAM OFFICER” at this link.
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Urban Health Partnerships Seeks Overtown Community Liaisons to Support Overtown Parks
UHP is hiring Overtown residents as Community Liaisons to support the development and implementation of projects in Overtown that are centered on facilitating community action and redefining parks and public spaces with an emphasis on improving health and social connection in Overtown.
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AARP Railvolution Roundtable Series
Several Miami-Dade stakeholders and residents are meeting with RailVolution to discuss strategies to encourage older adults to utilize public transportation. This 6-week roundtable series will cover a range of topics related to the intersection of transit, land use, and community development. The goal is to to present key content and then to engage the cohort in discussions that will translate the content to the local context, severing as a catalyst to establishing action steps and momentum for change. For more information on the progress of this roundtable series please email Janiece Davis at janiece@urbanhp.org.
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Foster a Pet in Need
Animal Services urgently needs pet foster parents to care for the large influx of pets at the shelter. Train now to become a pet foster parent to ensure that dogs, cats and orphaned kittens in Miami-Dade County remain healthy and have a happy home environment while they wait to find their forever families.
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New Age-Friendly Resources
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Nominate a Leader in Aging for a ‘Healthy Aging 50’ Award
Decade of Healthy Aging is now accepting nominations for their Healthy Aging 50, an initiative to honor 50 global leaders across sectors who are transforming the world to be a better place to age. If you know someone who is a leader in aging and would like to nominate, please visit the Healthy Aging 50 page. Nominations are due on June 15, 2022 and are available in English, French, and Spanish.
Special Waste Collection Service (311)
Did you know individuals who are disabled or need assistance with moving their waste cart to the curb can apply for special assistance waste collection service? Customers can request bulky waste service by scheduling a pickup online or calling 311. For more information please visit Miami-Dade County’s Solid Waste Management website.
Online Programs for Senior Social Connection
Lamba Living offers a variety of online programs for LGBT Older Adults 55+ living in South Florida. The online programs were created to provide a virtual option to seniors, especially LGBT seniors, to participate in programs and activities in their own homes. Folks who are homebound can join with others to create online opportunities for social interaction and connection.Visit https://jewishcommunityservicesofsouthflorida.wildapricot.org for more information or contact Cindy Brown at cbrown@jcsfl.org.
Library Materials Delivery Service
The Miami-Dade Public Library Systems has a delivery service that allows residents to receive library materials directly at their home. The service is free and available to residents with a Miami-Dade Public Library Systems card. To learn more about @ Your Door Home Delivery visit Miami-Dade Public Libraries @ Your Door.
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Follow Us, Learn More & Get Involved!
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- Join our initiative as a supporter, Advisory Committee member, volunteer, or Ambassador. Learn more here.
- Follow us on social media!
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The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative is a collaborative effort focused on sustainable changes and efforts in order to create a community where older adults of all ages can stay active, engaged, and healthy with dignity and enjoyment. Learn more by visiting our website: agefriendlymiami.org.
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