Duluth Age-Friendly

01/05/2026

This year’s Lunch, Learn, and Share Holiday Celebration was one for the books!

Thank you again to all of the community members, partners, and friends who recently joined us for a special lunch, live music by Alyssa Lazar, and meaningful connections.

We mean it when we say, your presence is truly the best gift 🎁

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

This season, we’re celebrating one of life’s greatest gifts: growing older.

Together, we have the power to reframe how we collectively view, think, and talk about aging right here in our community.

In your own words, tell us why aging is a gift to you.

12/16/2025

Our Age-Friendly Outreach Specialist, Cyndy, recently attended AARP's Scam Jam in Duluth—and it was a powerful day of learning, connection, and community impact.

With nearly 70 people at our table alone, the event brought together older adults, caregivers, and community members from across the region, all eager to learn how to stay safe, supported, and informed about scams, fraud, and identity theft.

Events like this remind us how important it is to build a community where all of us can grow older safely, confidently, and with the support we deserve.

12/16/2025

Big news for Duluth Age-Friendly!

We’re excited to introduce you to Georgia Lane, the new Director of Aging Initiatives at Ecolibrium3, who will help lead the Duluth Age-Friendly initiative moving forward.

For nearly 10 years, Georgia has supported communities across the Arrowhead Region in adopting age-friendly and dementia-friendly lenses, offering presentations on ageism, social connection, dementia, and the longevity economy.

She truly believes aging is a gift and is passionate about reframing the way we think, talk, and behave about aging through education, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful community change.

11/27/2025

‘Tis the season to give thanks to you!

As we reflect on this season of gathering, we want to extend our gratitude for doing your part to help make our community more welcoming and inclusive for all ages.

Whether you joined us for a Lunch, Learn & Share, the Duluth Age-Friendly Summer Picnic, or the Age-Friendly Voices Group, your voice has been instrumental in shaping how we live, work, and thrive in Duluth at every age and stage of life.

11/23/2025

What a great turnout at the Age-Friendly Northeast Regional Exchange in partnership with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging earlier this month!

To truly shape a community that values growing older, we know a more inclusive community that creates space for collaboration, strengthens community, and reframes what it means to grow older in Minnesota is essential.

Grateful for everyone who showed up, sparked meaningful conversations, and even proudly wore our tees.

10/14/2025

This fall, Age Friendly Minnesota and regional partners are launching a new statewide exchange series to reconnect, collaborate, and learn about the latest initiatives shaping Minnesota’s age-friendly future.

Join the conversation at the FREE Age-Friendly Northeast Regional Exchange in partnership with Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 9:30 am–2:30 pm in Chisholm, MN.

To register online, visit: https://www.duluthagefriendly.com/

10/10/2025

The way we talk about aging shapes how we experience it. That's why a significant part of our work involves rethinking the language we use to discuss aging.

By choosing our words with greater care, we can cultivate conversations that are more empowering, inclusive, and positive at every stage and age of our lives.

To learn more about the Words Matter project and the age-friendly work we’re championing in your community today, visit www.DuluthAgeFriendly.com.

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10/09/2025

There’s no better time to challenge stereotypes and discrimination based on age than Ageism Awareness Day!

Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or ourselves based on age.
By collectively reflecting and changing our perceptions on what it means to grow older, we can all help combat ageism together.

To join the conversation and learn more, check out www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness.

10/09/2025

It’s official—the St. Louis County MN Public Health board has declared October 9th as Ageism Awareness Day!

We’re proud to see our county recognize both the challenges older adults face and the incredible work happening to make our communities more age-friendly for every generation.

With 30% percent of our population in St. Louis County over the age of 60, it’s more important than ever to build a county where we can all live, work, and age well.

The St. Louis County board has designated Thursday, October 9th, as "Ageism Awareness Day."

10/09/2025

Aging is a shared journey that can look different for each of us, yet connects us all!

By addressing ageism and embracing positive perceptions of aging, we can improve the quality of our lives and foster a stronger, more inclusive Duluth for people of all ages and stages of life.

To join the conversation and learn more, check out www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness.

10/09/2025

Tomorrow is Ageism Awareness Day!

Whether you realize it or not, ageism shows up everywhere and devalues the very process of growing older together.

This year, we’re joining others across Minnesota to and reframe aging altogether.

By challenging stereotypes and embracing positive attitudes toward aging, we can create a stronger, more inclusive, and welcoming Duluth for people of all ages.

To join the conversation and learn more, check out www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness.