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Chamber Cafe

"Creating Aging-Friendly Communities"
Presented by:  Faye Malek, Manitowoc County UW-Extension

The vast majority of Americans want to remain in their communities as they age. Contrary to popular belief, only a small minority actually move to warmer climates upon retirement. Fewer than 5 percent of the 65 and over population reside in nursing homes. Instead, most Americans choose to age in place, within the same communities where they have long lived. With this in mind, every community - from the suburbs to rural areas - will have to adapt to an increasingly older population.

With these trends in mind, a key question posed to those who will participate in this session is: How prepared is your community for the coming age wave? A primary focus on this session will be to explore the community impacts of population aging, and discuss how an “Aging Readiness Questionnaire” might be used to answer the question posed in the workshop title.


Faye Malek

Faye Malek has been with the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office for 20 years in various capacities including her current position as the Manitowoc County Family Living Educator and Department Head.  Faye and her husband have two children who are now young men.  Of everything good in her life, Faye is most proud of them and what they have already accomplished in their life’s journey.  

Sponsored By: Holy Family Memorial


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