Crossposted from Cultivating Connections

For older adults, access to programs and services that help them maintain their independence is crucial. But more often than not, resources aren’t readily available, and barriers like financial limitations, a lack of transportation, or health conditions keep older adults from thriving.

A recent article published in Prevention Science highlights a local model for senior health and wellness that has been quietly changing lives across King County. And while the journal feature is an exciting milestone, the true headline is the story behind it: a successful partnership funded by the King County Department of Community and Human Services’ Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) that proves how structured support can break down barriers and connect older adults to programs that support health and wellness. Read more.