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Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative Updates
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Revisit the Age-Friendly Sharing Symposium
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On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Miami-Dade Age Friendly Initiative (AFI) hosted the Age-Friendly Sharing Symposium which featured the City of Miami’s EMPOWER60 Program, and an appearance from our very own Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava. EMPOWER60 is a civic participation program designed to provide older adults with strategies to become engaged and work with their local government and communities. The EMPOWER60 program was made possible through an Age-Friendly Mini-Grant.
Check out the meeting materials below to:
- Learn more about the EMPOWER60 program
- Learn how civic engagement and participation are important for age-friendly communities
- Learn how municipalities can replicate the program in their communities
- Learn how you can get involved with AFI!
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Questions about this email or the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative? Please contact Janiece Davis at janiece@urbanhp.org.
Want to learn more about EMPOWER60 or have questions about the program? Please contact Michael Roman at mroman@miamigov.com.
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The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative awarded five Age-Friendly Mini-Grants to local organizations to help jump-start age-friendly projects across the county. Check out the featured project this month, by South Florida Seniors in Action!
South Florida Seniors in Action:
The mini-grant allowed South Florida Seniors in Action to provide monthly mini-seminars to discuss transportation issues, mobility, health care, personal care, wellness and nutrition topics affecting seniors in Miami-Dade County. They have presented a total of nine community presentations since February 2021. A total of eleven community food distributions were conducted alongside Farm Share of South Florida.
Funding was used for truck rental and support staff during the food distributions. Light snacks were provided for attendees of the wellness seminars. Over 400 seniors were assisted in applying for the low-income energy assistance program, Medicaid and food stamps. A total of six wellness presentations were also done about the following topics in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Health Department:
- diabetics
- loneliness
- sex education
- and mental health
A major impact of the mini-grant was the support delivered to older adults, their families and their caregivers as a comprehensive response to the pandemic. During times of isolation and quarantine, older adults need safe access to nutritious food, basic supplies, money, and medicine to support their physical health and social care. Dissemination of accurate information is critical to ensuring that older people have clear messages and resources on how to stay physically and mentally healthy during the pandemic and what to do if they should fall ill.
(Age-Friendly Domains: Social Participation; Community Support & Health Services; Respect & Social Inclusion)
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Congratulations to the Miami-Dade TPO!
The Miami-Dade TPO received the Award of Merit for Innovations in Planning for All Ages from the APA Florida Executive Committee. Miami-Dade TPO Governing Board Vice Chairman Juan Carlos Bermudez and TPO Executive Director Aileen Bouclé accepted this award on behalf of the agency. This award recognizes the Miami-Dade TPO’s Senior Living Facilities Road Safety Audit, which was managed by Miami-Dade TPO Transportation Planner Kevin Walford.
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Urban Health Partnerships Celebrates 10 Years
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava presented UHP with a special proclamation to celebrate 'Urban Health Partnerships Day' during the October 19th County Commission meeting. UHP is honored to be recognized for 10 years of working on initiatives that improve health, safety, accessibility, quality of life, and mental, physical, and social wellbeing. Learn more about UHP' 10-year anniversary and proclamation here.
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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 12 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, 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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- The City of Cutler Bay's Age-Friendly Work and the City of Miami's EMPOWER 60 mini-grant were both featured in the October Edition of the Livable Communities Newsletter, with Cutler Bay being the newsletter highlight. The article in its entirety can be viewed here.
- Congratulations to the City of Miami Gardens for passing a resolution at the September 8 Council encouraging local businesses to adopt retail hours for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Special thank you to Councilman Robert Stephens, III for sponsoring the resolution.
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AARP: Exercise: Intro to Yoga and Pilates for Beginners - Real Possibilities University
Tues., Nov. 16; 12 PM-1 PM ET
Small moves, big changes. Get down with all the feels of this active recovery crowd-pleaser. Experience the mental and physical benefits of Pilates and Yoga on the mat by focusing on multi-directional moves to increase mobility, balance, coordination, flexibility, and a stronger powerhouse (abs, lower back, pelvic floor, hips and glutes). Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
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2nd Annual Bounty of Health Drive-Thru Food Distribution & Educational Event
Thurs., Nov. 18; 9 AM-12 PM ET, 18255 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL 33157
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Office of Community Health and Planning (OCHP) is issuing a request for vendors and presenters as part of its upcoming 2nd Annual Bounty of Health Drive-Thru Food Distribution & Educational Event. The event at the Department of Health’s West Perrine Health Center. Want to sign-up to become a vendor or presenter?
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Give Miami Day 2021
Thurs., Nov. 18th
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, we invite everyone to explore the online profiles of hundreds of Miami-Dade nonprofits that continuously provide the supplies, services and support our residents need. We encourage you to find a cause or an organization you believe in and make a charitable donation.
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Learn how you can support the nonprofits that represent the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative as lead agencies:
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Special and Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19 Forum
Fri., Nov. 19 @ 2 PM ET
Suma Nair, Ph.D., MS, RD, Director of the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Office of Quality Improvement, will join the Forum to provide health centers with up-to-date information about COVID-19, specifically how health centers may be supported as they recover and stabilize their workforce while continuing to respond to the national pandemic. The Forum will identify, share, and promote promising practices, while highlighting and addressing challenges. This is an ongoing Forum with sessions scheduled for January 28, 2022 and March 25, 2022.
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WOW (Wellness on Wheels) Mobile Basic Veterinary Care @ Florida City City Hall
Tues. - Sat. Until Nov. 30th
404 W Palm Dr., Florida City, FL 33034
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department - Wellness on Wheels
FREE Basic Mobile Pet Veterinary Care For Owned Dogs and Cats
Providing Miami-Dade County Pets FREE basic medical services including physical exams, wellness vaccines and boosters, heartworm screening & prevention, deworming, flea preventative as well as referrals for spay/neuter surgery.
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Deering Estate Moon Viewing Event
Thurs., Nov. 18th; 5:30-7:30 PM
Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends as you view the Full Moon in the Miami sky. Please bring your own telescopes and binoculars (BYOT). Museums are closed for this event. Please review the latest COVID-19 updates page before visiting the Estate.
Cost: $10 for ages 4 & over; Free for Deering Estate Foundation Members. Capacity/tickets are limited. Non-member tickets and Member Reservations are required for all attendees. No sales/reservations taken at the gate, no walk-ins/ no walk-ups.
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Bilingual Storytime
Wed. Nov. 24, 12:30-1:00 PM - Virtual
Join us for stories in English & Spanish. Space for this online event is limited. Registration required. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email within 24 hours of start time. All ages / Únete a nosotros, para la hora del cuento en inglés y español. El espacio para este evento en línea es limitado. Es necesario registrarse. Los asistentes registrados recibirán un correo electrónico con un enlace a la sesión de Zoom dentro de las 24 horas de la hora de inicio. Para todas edades.
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The Role of Family Caregivers in Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Wed., Dec. 15 @ 2 PM ET
This webinar will discuss approaches for supporting caregivers to recognize and respond to issues of substance misuse with their older adult family members. This webinar will also review the impact of COVID-19 on substance use in older adults.
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Get Vaccinated to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
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Why Get Vaccinated?
Building defenses against COVID-19 is a team effort. Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your coworkers, your patients, your family, and your community. You are a key part in that defense.
Vaccination is the best path to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and the CDC recommends that all adults and children ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. FDA approval is an important opportunity to reach unvaccinated people with effective messaging that can break through hesitancy and misinformation. Read the press release here.
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Vaccinations for Homebound Seniors
Homebound individuals can register online to be contacted to schedule a vaccination appointment at home. For more information, call 833-930-3672 or email homeboundvaccines@cdrmaguire.com.
Schedule a COVID-19 Test
Miami-Dade County
Free testing for COVID-19 is being offered at drive-up, walk-in and mobile sites throughout the county. For individuals that are disabled or homebound, homebound testing is available.
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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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Funding and Paid Opportunities
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The Home Depot Community Impact Grant Program offers grant awards up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) designated organizations (recognized and in good standing with the IRS for a minimum of one year) and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials or services and are required to be completed within six months of approval date.
Learn more about the grants and download the application here. The application deadline is December 31, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns contact THDF_CIG@homedepot.com
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Become a Host Agency and Get Paid Employees
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the nation's oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work. AARP Foundation first matches eligible older job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies so they can increase skills and build self-confidence while earning a modest income.
Become a Host Agency Today
The host agency is instrumental and is typically any 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, community-based organization or government agency. By training at a local organization, older job seekers build the skills and behaviors needed to be successful in obtaining a job and keeping it. Also, work-training in a realistic environment provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and feedback that will help SCSEP job seekers be successful in the long-term.
Together, we can offer opportunities that improve employment opportunities to older workers as we expand their service to the community. Learn more at www.aarpfoundation.org/scsep.
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Get Involved in the Miami-Dade County New Mobility Initiative!
The Miami-Dade County New Mobility Initiative is a collaboration between Miami-Dade County, Urban Health Partnerships (UHP), and Ford Mobility’s City:One program, with the goal of bringing new, innovative mobility solutions to the County. Please review the opportunities below. We encourage older adults to become involved to ensure that older adults are represented.
Apply to Become a Community Liaison
UHP is currently hiring residents as Community Liaisons to be involved in all components of project implementation, engage with residents, lead engagements, and participate in experiential on-the-job training. Learn more and apply at www.urbanhp.org/careers.
Stay updated on this project by signing up to receive emails here: http://eepurl.com/hEDLCj
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New Age-Friendly Resources
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- As part of the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism, the Ageism Through The Ages initiative will take place from October 1 through November 20. The campaign reflects on the lifespan in reverse, kicking off on International Day of Older Persons and ending on World Children's Day. To learn more about this campaign please visit Decade of Healthy Aging.
- 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? Call 311 for more information.
- Lamba Living offers a variety of programs for LGBT Older Adults 55+ living in South Florida. Visit https://jewishcommunityservicesofsouthflorida.wildapricot.org for more information or contact Cindy Brown at cbrown@jcsfl.org.
- 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.
- 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? Call 311 for more information.
- Miami-Dade County's Strive 305 Initiative is partnering with BizHack Academy to host the #BizHackLive Digital Marketing Master Class Series. This series will help business owners and entrepreneurs find customers online by upgrading their digital presence. During these action-packed 60-minute webinars, BizHack Academy certified instructors will offer actionable tips and free tools to help you use your website and social media to find customers online. For more information and to register please click here.
- The Better Bus Network was unanimously approved by the Board of County Commissioners. This redesign of the bus network will provide for better connectivity across Miami-Dade County and increase frequent bus routes. Updates and maps can be found here.
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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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