What is an Age-Friendly Community?

Outdoor spaces and buildings: Safe, accessible, pleasant public areas.

Quality housing: A variety of options that are accessible, affordable, adaptable and close to

services and the community.

Mobility: Multiple safe and accessible alternatives for getting from one place to another.

Social Participation: High levels of social engagement and activity; services, retail and green spaces within walking distance of housing; destination spots and opportunities for healthy lifestyles and social interaction.

Communication and Information: Readily available and easily navigable information about services and activities, and resources for utilizing them.

Civic Participation and Employment: Opportunities for civic engagement, employment and volunteerism.

Respect and Social Inclusion: Positive community attitudes about people of all ages (i.e., recognizing the valuable roles that people across their lifespan can play in society).

Health Services: An adequate range of health and community support services for promoting, maintaining and restoring health.

Citation. AARP, Livable Communities website, http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/