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      <title>Multisector Plan for Aging to Life: Lessons from Southeastern Vermont</title>
      <link>https://generations.asaging.org/multisector-plan-for-aging-to-life-lessons-from-southeastern-vermont/</link>
      <description>Highlights the work of rural Southeastern Vermont organizations and initiatives to support aging in place for older adults. Discusses meeting the transportation, social connection, housing, and other needs of area older adults.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Life in a Small, Mountain Town Can Be Lonely. A Food Pantry Is Trying to Help</title>
      <link>https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-03-02/life-in-a-small-mountain-town-can-be-lonely-a-food-pantry-is-trying-to-help</link>
      <description>Highlights the role a rural Colorado food pantry plays in fostering social connection. Notes sustainability challenges for grant operated organizations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>A Rural Wisconsin Community Charts a Path for Intergenerational Care</title>
      <link>https://dailyyonder.com/a-rural-wisconsin-community-charts-a-path-for-intergenerational-care/2026/01/19/</link>
      <description>Highlights a rural community campaign to address the caregiving shortage through an intergenerational care center. Discusses the research around intergenerational care as well as how the facility could positively impact retention rates for healthcare workers in the community.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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