Enterprise to Award Over $9 Million for Innovative Aging Well Programs

Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced the recipients of the 2024 Thome Aging Well Innovation grants. Over the next 24 months, more than $9 million will support 17 organizations reimagining the way we care for older adults in Michigan and Maryland.  

Older adults are one of the fastest growing age groups in the United States. Today, one in six Americans is aged 65 years or older, with that number expected to reach 78.3 million people by 2040. While they are living longer and healthier lives in general, many older adults are dealing with one or more chronic health conditions. However, most existing systems of care are ill-prepared to deal with this aging wave. The Thome Aging Well Innovation grants aim to cultivate transformative solutions to create resilient systems for current and future generations.

Out of 148 inspiring applications, 17 organizations were selected for their exceptional vision and commitment to creating more equitable, joyful, and community-centered approaches for aging. The selected cohort includes seven organizations serving Maryland, eight serving Michigan, and two serving both states. Their innovations take a variety of approaches to support aging populations from therapeutic arts to community care hubs to senior advocacy through holistic engagement. 

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Source: Enterprise Community Partners