Duluth Age-Friendly

04/09/2026

When all Minnesotans are included, valued, and have equitable opportunities to thrive as they grow older, it strengthens communities and helps all of us live healthier, more connected, and meaningful lives.

As Georgia Lane, Director of Aging Initiatives at Ecolibrium3, beautifully said: “When we frame aging as a shared, dynamic experience rather than a problem to solve, we unlock better outcomes for everyone.”

Because growing older is a shared human experience. And the systems we design, the spaces we create, and the stories we tell about growing older today will shape how each of us lives tomorrow.

03/12/2026

Creating an age-friendly community today means investing in the people who will care for it tomorrow.

Join us in spreading the word about an amazing opportunity for local high school students: the SRUBS Camp hosted by Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging.

This hands-on program introduces students to careers in healthcare and long-term care, which are essential to supporting people of all ages and stages of life in our region.

Learn more at: https://arrowheadaging.org/arrowhead-scrubs-camp/

03/02/2026

Free Framer Fridays from the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging are back!

Join co-hosts Andy Brown of Trellis, Meghan Redmond of AARP Minnesota, and partners at the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation (CHAI) on Friday, March 6, from 10–11 a.m. via Zoom to learn practical tools to help shift how we collectively talk and think about aging.

To register your spot and learn more, check out:
https://www.mnlcoa.org/reframeaging

02/28/2026

What a great turnout and meaningful discussion with Joseph Gaugler on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

As Georgia Lane, Director of Aging Initiatives at Ecolibrium3, shared, "One of my takeaways was the need for capacity building for our regional health systems and or community providers to deliver evidence-based models like the GUIDE model for dementia care."

If you have experience implementing evidence-based dementia care models, building provider capacity, or helping initiatives like this get off the ground, please reach out to Georgia at georgia@ecolibrium3.org.

02/28/2026

Mark your calendar for the FREE Regional Age-Friendly Collaborative and join a dynamic group of aging ambassadors to help shift the narrative around aging in our region.

🗓 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Mineland Reclamation Building in Chisholm, MN

To reserve your spot, contact Jess Langer at jlanger@ardc.org or 218-529-7520 today.

02/27/2026

In the spirit of community, today we're celebrating our own Lunch, Learn & Share featured guitarist, Drew, who recently submitted an original song to the Tiny Desk Contest!

Drew’s talent is just one of many beautiful examples of Duluth's vibrant voices.

Check out his song below and stay tuned for the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest winners announced soon.

Polyethylene nativitiesAnother Goodwill fantasyOf a new life, a second chanceTo fill a holy circumstanceBut these dollar-bin, vintage sins Will look so good ...

02/20/2026

If you haven’t already, save the date for February 23 from 9:30-11 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. at Essentia Wellness Center to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease.

Led by Joseph Gaugler, PhD, a nationally recognized expert in aging, caregiving, and long-term care, and the Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota, you’ll explore Alzheimer’s disease, its impact on individuals and families, and walk away with practical strategies for delivering compassionate care.

Register your spot for free today at: https://ph.arux.app/course/2781/2025-2026/alzheimer-disease-what-it-is-and-what-can-be-done

02/20/2026

Healthy aging is also about the daily choices we make around movement, nutrition, sleep, mindset, and connection.

This TIME article highlights science-backed resolutions to help us age better this year. From staying active and socially engaged to building routines that support both brain and body health, it’s a reminder that aging well is a lifelong journey we can actively shape at every age and stage of our lives.

Check out the full article and share what resolution connects with you the most:

We asked experts which New Year’s resolutions they recommend setting for more successful aging—and why.

02/13/2026

Last month, Georgia Lane, the Director of Aging Initiatives at Ecolibrium3, joined Age-Friendly Minnesota for an energizing conversation about moving Minnesota’s Multisector Blueprint for Aging from inception to action.

If you’re not familiar with the Multisector Blueprint for Aging, it’s a statewide plan that brings together state departments, local governments, organizations, and communities to ensure all Minnesotans are included, valued, and have equitable opportunities to thrive as they grow older.

With continued leadership, collaboration, and support, we can help turn this blueprint into meaningful change in creating and sustaining an accessible, inclusive, and livable Duluth where people of all ages can live, work, and thrive.

02/05/2026

Building an age-friendly community takes everyday people showing up, advocating for accessibility, and caring for one another.

In honor of Transit Equity Day and Rosa Parks’ birthday, the Duluth Transit Authority is offering FREE rides on all fixed-route and paratransit services today.

Because when transit is accessible to all of us, our whole city moves forward.

02/03/2026

Whether we realize it or not, transit plays a key role in creating a more accessible, safe, and connected community for all of us.

That’s why we’re proud to support our community partner, Zeitgeist Duluth, in advancing the intersection of community, advocacy, and public transit for people of all ages and stages of life.

Join us today for a FREE event at Zeitgeist from 4:30–6:30 PM for The Bus Is Us: Transit Equity Day Live Storytelling—an evening of stories, light refreshments, and meaningful connections.

02/02/2026

With so much age-friendly work happening across our community, we’re excited to spotlight efforts that are helping make Duluth a better place to grow up and grow older.

This month, we’re shining a light on Be Minnesnowta Nice, an initiative promoting strategies to ensure we have access to clear, safe sidewalks so people of all ages and stages of life can stay connected, active, and independent year-round.

To learn more about this effort, visit beminnesnowtanice.com.