That’s why AARP staff and volunteers are working throughout the nation to engage and mobilize communities, share expertise, and deliver technical assistance to the towns, cities, counties and states in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed.
The common thread among the enrolled communities and states is the belief that the places where we live are more livable, and better able to support people of all ages, when local leaders commit to improving the quality of life for the very young, the very old, and everyone in between.
AARP engages with elected officials, partner organizations and local leaders to guide communities through the age-friendly network’s assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation processes.
People of all ages benefit from the adoption of policies and programs that make neighborhoods walkable, feature transportation options, enable access to key services, provide opportunities to participate in community activities, and support housing that’s affordable and adaptable.
Well-designed, age-friendly communities foster economic growth and make for happier, healthier residents of all ages.
SEE THE LISTS: Cities, Towns and Counties | States and Territories
USE THE MAP: Go to the interactive AARP Livable Communities Map
The work toward age-friendly livability involves a continuous process of improvement
Communities can use this framework to become more livable for older adults and people of all ages
Information about the program for community representatives (available in English and Spanish)
Materials that inform and support member communities through all stages of the program cycle
Communities in the network are working with local shops and service providers to be more welcoming of older adults
Stories, slideshows, interviews and more about the member states, counties, cities and towns
A quick look (via a sharable, downloadable handout) at the work and achievements of communities in the network
The successes add up as a community reaches or exceeds its fifth year of membership
Working to eliminate disparities in order to fairly serve all residents, and especially older adults