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The 8 Domains of Livability: An Introduction

The availability and quality of these community features impact the well-being of older adults

The 8 Domains of Livability framework is used by many of the towns, cities, counties and states enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities to organize and prioritize their work to become more livable for both older residents and people of all ages. 

The downloadable slideshow on this page provide a brief introduction to the eight domains. 

8 Domains of Livability

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The Slideshow 

The text describing each domain appears beneath the photograph.

Page updated March 2023

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