Duluth Aging Support

02/21/2026

Caregivers are the heartbeat of our Northland community 🫶

In honor of National Caregiver Day, we're excited to spotlight inspiring caregivers like Cami.

Check out Cami's story, featured in Episode 6 of the PBS North docuseries, to explore the challenges of multi-generational caregiving, the realities of hospice care, and the importance of self-care.

Cami, a dedicated caregiver in her 60s, juggles the care of her mother in hospice, her partner with memory loss, and her elderly aunt. This episode delves in...

02/15/2026

No matter what stage of life you're in, the ability to love and be loved is essential to your well-being.

This Valentine’s Day, we're celebrating every st(age) of our journey by inviting you to embrace and share what you LOVE about growing older.

By supporting one another and honoring every age and stage of life, we can create and sustain a more accessible, inclusive, and livable community for all.

02/14/2026

Love Liev Schreiber's reflection on growing older!

Or as he put it, "As you get older, you find the things that are more meaningful to you."

To find out who the winners are, tune into the Movies for Grownups Awards on Great Performances on Sunday, February 22, at 7 PM (ET) on PBS.

02/03/2026

As a trusted partner in age-friendly work, we’re committed to advancing initiatives that enhance the longevity and quality of life for older adults and caregivers across the Northland.

A key part of this work is improving accessibility—especially in how people move through and stay connected to their community.

That’s why we’re proud to support a free community event: The Bus Is Us: Transit Equity Day Live Storytelling at Zeitgeist Duluth today, from 4:30–6:30 pm, featuring an evening of shared stories, light refreshments, and meaningful conversation.

02/03/2026

As part of our “People Behind Our Purpose” series, we’re excited to introduce you to Cyndy, who brings extensive knowledge, heart, and passion to help strengthen our community through a wide range of collaborative outreach efforts.

Having been an integral part of the DAS team since 2020, we’re proud to support Cyndy’s current position at the Zeitgeist Duluth as a dedicated Age-Friendly Outreach Specialist.

When asked about her favorite part of growing older, Cyndy said, “Listen more, check the impulse to 'fix it,' find joy in the natural world, breathe deeply, and accept the gifts."

01/26/2026

As part of our mission to advance age-friendly work in the community, we’re excited to sponsor Be Minnesnowta Nice for another Cold Front to help celebrate all the ways winter can bring us together while keeping accessibility, safety, and well-being for all ages top of mind.

If you’re out and about, swing by the table with all the red hats and scarves (while supplies last) to pick up yours when you take the BMN Pledge to help keep Duluth’s sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

Because small acts like shoveling a sidewalk can play a big role in making Duluth a more age-friendly and accessible place to live and thrive for people of all ages.

Bundle up and join us for the best of winter fun at Cold Front on Saturday, February 7, from 12 pm-7 pm at Bayfront Festival Park!

Plus, you can score a FREE BMN hat or scarf on us (while supplies last) when you take the pledge at our table to Be MinneSNOWta NICE by lending a hand to keep Duluth’s sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

To learn more, check out coldfrontduluth.com.

01/19/2026

Today, we remember the life, vision, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose dream of justice, compassion, and equality for all continues to guide our age-friendly work in the community.

01/19/2026

Did you know that nearly half of the most recent acting Emmys went to older actors?

On the Movies for Grownups Awards red carpet, AARP’s CEO, Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, shared how this year’s standout films and TV series—featuring older performers and directors—are challenging ageism, telling meaningful stories that show aging is about living, and ultimately working to transform the aging experience.

For the winners, tune into the Movies for Grownups Awards on Great Performances on Sunday, February 22 at 7 PM (ET) on PBS.

01/16/2026

A little thank-you can really go a long way toward strengthening our community!

That’s why we’re grateful for this timely reminder from Jenna Kowaleski and the Duluth News Tribune.

Whether you’re shoveling for a neighbor, going above and beyond to care for someone you love, or quietly showing up to make Duluth a better place to live for all ages, we're so thankful for you.

I see you out there all bundled up and trying not to slip. I know it’s inconvenient. Snow is heavy and it’s always cold outside. ... I see you. And I thank you.

01/15/2026

New year, same reminder that it’s never too late to set another goal or dream a new dream.

Because meaning, connection, and possibility can grow even deeper as we grow older.

What’s one small step you’re ready to take toward a goal or dream of yours this year? Tell us in the comments below!

01/05/2026

The Holiday Lunch, Learn, and Share was the perfect way to wrap up a great year!

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for another memorable gathering.

This event is part of our Duluth Age-Friendly initiative and hosted in collaboration with Svalja Whole-Being, DuluthParksMN, and Ecolibrium3 to promote social participation by bringing older community members together for food, connections, and meaningful learning opportunities.

P.S. If you attended the event and would like a copy of the photos, please email Mimi at mstender@duluthagingsupport.org.

12/25/2025

Wishing you a warm holiday season and a New Year filled with joy, love, and meaning!

From developing and funding age-friendly projects to changing the way we collectively talk about aging, we're grateful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Here’s to another year of advancing age-friendly work that helps all of us live and thrive at every age and stage of our lives.