HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County HealthNet (HCHN) says it will use a $42,500 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York to advance the goals of the Age-Friendly Herkimer County Action Plan.
This funding builds on the Health Foundation’s initial support of the Age-Friendly Herkimer County initiative, HCHN said in its announcement. The initial support paid for far-reaching community engagement, data collection, as well as development of a countywide action plan focused on improving housing, transportation, digital access, social participation, health services, and civic engagement for older adults.
The money will expand resources for older adults and caregivers; increase access to community supports; and strengthen opportunities for intergenerational connection, “fostering a healthier, more inclusive community for all ages,” HCHN contends.
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More than 21 percent of county residents are now over the age of 65, and many of them live in rural and underserved areas, HCHN noted. The action plan is designed to reduce barriers and expand opportunities so older adults can age “with dignity, independence, and connection.”
“This investment is a turning point for Herkimer County’s older residents,” Elyse Enea, executive director of Herkimer County HealthNet, said. “With the Health Foundation’s continued partnership, we can put our Age-Friendly Action Plan into motion creating safer homes, stronger connections, and healthier futures for every generation in our county.”
The Age-Friendly Herkimer County Action Plan is guided by Herkimer County HealthNet, the Herkimer County Office for the Aging, and the Age-Friendly Herkimer Coalition.
