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Mission and Goals
Mission Statement:
It is our vision to make aging a beginning. By providing life-enhancing programs to low- and moderate-income seniors living in affordable apartment communities, they will be given the opportunity to continue to grow intellectually, creatively and emotionally. Programming will focus on the combination of mind, body and spirit to promote active engagement and independent living, and to provide seniors with a purpose.
Program Goals and Objectives:
Successful Aging:
- Develop and sustain active engagement
- Improve physical and mental health
- Promote sense of purpose and meaning in life
- Promote positive attitude and self-efficacy
Healthy Communities:
- Create safe environments in which seniors can live and grow
- Develop and maintain social support networks and relationships
- Make senior apartment community part of a healthier surrounding community (schools, businesses, government, etc.)
- Improve occupancy, turnover, costs and design for owners
Awareness:
- Increase awareness of EngAGE programs
- Increase awareness of opportunities in community
- Increase senior awareness of their own abilities, dreams, goals and purpose
- Increase societal acceptance and awareness of seniors and their worth
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The goal of keeping the independent senior healthier and independent longer is vital. The average cost of the affordable apartment unit is approximately $500 per month. The average cost of an assisted living unit, for which there exists no current housing subsidy, is more than $2,500 per month without supportive services. A nursing home or board and care facility costs much more and is more restrictive, making quality of life substantially worse. Plus, the increased cost must be subsidized by taxes via Medical/Medicaid and Medicare.
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EngAGE [en-geyj]: To draw into, involve, engross, hold the attention of, fascinate; to enter into and participate.
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