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Building Connections Through AgeAlive

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After decades in public health and healthcare leadership, Melanie Brim is still focused on one central idea: connection. Through her work with AgeAlive, she is helping reshape how people think about aging—on campus and beyond.  A former Michigan State University student, Brim now serves as a consultant with AgeAlive and the IMPART Alliance, where she […]

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AARP Challenge Grant Fuels Digital Companions

- Featured News  - Kelly Gavagan

A new Michigan State University initiative is using technology to connect older adults one-on-one with college students and other community members to enhance digital literacy – and in the process is creating opportunities for “connection” between people. The project is made possible through funding from AARP to the Virtual Connections program in the MSU School […]

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