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People change - Homes should too

Forum, Network and Resource for the Challenges of an Aging Society

At Home With Growing Older Educates and Empowers Individuals to Live With Safety and Delight In Their Homes

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Would you recommend this workshop?

“Yes, because hopefully we will all grow older and our homes can help make the process safer and more pleasurable. It also empowers the individual to learn that they can create a space they want but never knew how to begin.”

“Yes! It provides just enough information for hands-on practice with feedback in a good class size. Susi personalizes her feedback so we learn from others.”

Aging 360 Workshop Participant

Aging 360

Aging 360 is AHWGO’s marquee workshop for groups and individuals who want to adapt their homes as they age without significant financial resources. We believe the home is a partner in wellbeing and our award-winning, architect-written curriculum empowers participants to adapt homes not only with safety, but also delight in mind.

22* Workshops facilitated since 2022

Participant Feedback:

  • 100% reported an increased understanding of age-friendly environments
  • 96% would recommend this workshop to others
  • 76% made tangible changes to their home during the workshop

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    “I attended because I have aging parents, and we have minimal knowledge about resources available to us.”

    “I attended for personal & professional reasons.”

    “I attended because I work in the field of aging and dementia and am always interested in new ideas and practices.”

    At Home, On Air Participants

    At Home, On Air

    To support our greater community, a less formal, virtual curriculum was developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years later, the uber popular At Home, On Air podcast is a recorded conversation about aging featuring a diverse range of aging experts, community advocates, authors, doctors, and other professionals with engaging stories that are not told nearly enough.

    57* # of Episodes

    5000+ podcast listeners

     

    Listener Feedback:

    • 90.3% rate guest speakers 4-5 stars

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    What is one thing that you learned from this event?

    “I am inspired by the panelists to keep trying new things.”

    “Leap, jump, take a chance in life!”

    “The agein reinforced the importance of inter-generational relationships and communication.”

    “How accomplished & engaged old folks can be!”

    agein Participants

    Something to write home about

    Something to Write Home About is our free monthly resource letter featuring case studies and stories to educate and inspire. Each edition includes practical tips for home adaptations for you and your environment to age as one.

    Each letter features a unique, true story written by one of our experts. Often, you’ll hear from our Executive Director Susanne Stadler, an architect specializing in age supportive and inclusive environments, but you’ll also hear from our accomplished Board Members and the experts behind our revolutionary Aging 360 program.

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    Really thought-provoking, going beyond safety to making your home an ally and making it beautiful too.

    Aging 360 Workshop Participant

    Thank you for bringing together an extraordinary group of thoughtful and committed professionals focused on older adults as assets and improving their life quality.

    AHWGO Guest Speaker

    Saw my home differently and made some positive changes.

    Aging 360 Workshop Participant

    I work differently with clients as a result of things I have learned.

    Forum Participant

    The level of experience and commitment to aging issues and solutions is unmatched.

    Glen Galaich, CEO Stupski Family Foundation, Forum Presenter

    We all age. The information is relevant to everyone.

    Forum Participant

    The conversation with the panelists allowed for each of us to tell our unique story.

    Sherri Hayes Sawyer, Forum Panelist

    I wish it was not finished. I would come to the workshop every week.

    Aging 360 Workshop Participant

    The desire to live/stay in your own home is always a priority.

    Aging 360 Workshop Participant

    Very powerful to hear personal stories — loved all the panelists. They offered complimentary perspectives.

    Forum Participant

    When I first started going, I came for my parents. Now that I'm 70, I'm interested in what can benefit me, and my friends.

    Pat Schwinn, Attendee, AHWGO Programs since 2012

    It’s a great organization for learning things you can do to help yourself or help others.

    Pat Schwinn, Attendee, AHWGO Programs since 2012

    AHWGO brings people together to talk about things that people aren't talking about in such an interdisciplinary way….It's something that's different. You've got a real pearl there.

    Cary Sweeney, Executive Director, University of California, Berkeley Retirement Center

    Everyone needs the information in AHWGO’s Aging 360 curriculum. When else can you have access to an architect, an industrial designer, and a social worker all at once?

    Patti Spaniak, SF Community Living Campaign

    The Aging 360 workshop makes living in your house better and more important. As a result of COVID, people’s homes are now their world so it’s even more vital.

    Marie Jobling, Executive Director, SF Community Living Campaign

    Among others inputs, [I learned] that age can be the opportunity to strengthen our positions, with calm and patience.

    At Home, On Air Audience Member

    The framework is fabulous. Understanding 'aging as an extreme sport' and the 'delight factor' are, themselves, worth more than the price of admission

    Aging 360 Workshop Participant

    Why You Care About

    At Home with Growing Older

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    We thrive when we are connected.

    A woman sitting on a bed and looking out the window.
    20% (8.6 million) age 65+ are at risk of being an ‘elder orphan,’ someone without a spouse, partner or child to care for them.





    Source: AARP

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    We need
    age-supportive homes.

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    A lever handle instead of a door knob can determine if somebody with arthritis can get in and out of a home. 9 out of 10 homes in America are not age-ready.



    Source: Harvard University, Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2014

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    We deserve
    design excellence
    no matter what age.

    A woman in a beret walking across the street using an assistive device.

    Products for older adults are typically poorly executed and have a delight factor of ‘zero’.

    It’s Time to Get Involved

    Our impact is only made possible with your support. Whether that is through donation, private paid Aging360 workshops, or sharing our story, we appreciate any contribution. 

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