United States of America

In February 2013, the Town of Brookhaven Town Board unanimously passed a resolution in support of joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. As a member of the AARP Network…

United States of America

Bethel already offers many services and programs for its senior population. An active Senior College offers courses across a broad range of topics, all taught by senior volunteers. Under the…

United States of America

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME
• County population: 1,052,567
• Senior population (60+): 21.7%
(Source: US Census American Community Survey 2018 1-year – Table DP05)

THE VISION:  Together…

United Kingdom

Salford’s Age Friendly Cities programme

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Salford is a city which celebrates the role of older people. It provides support when needed to enable older people to live…

Turkey

Kadıköy Municipality defines it mission as: “in order to set a participatory, innovative, modern, equitable, liberalistic and strong community and atmosphere for each individual, especially prioritizing the children and the…

France

Conscients des enjeux démographiques liés au vieillissement de la population, convaincus que la ville de demain se construit avec ses habitants pour le bien-être de tous, et fort d’une longue…

United States of America

The Seniors in New Bedford represent 20% of the city´s population, which ranks New Bedford as having the second highest senior population in the state. When the most recent census…

United States of America

In aligning with the unifying platform of “livability” Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has emphasized the importance of aging in place with dignity and respect. For Salt Lake City,…

Australia

Barunga West Council is located on the northern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, with its southern-most boundary some 120 kilometres north of the capital city, Adelaide. The major townships of the…

United States of America

The City’s Economic Development Plan and Comprehensive Plan address the issues of providing for the health and wellbeing of Ellsworth’s aging population through initiatives that target housing, safe neighborhoods, available…

United States of America

Salem is a growing city. It is projected that 30% of future growth will come from older adults. Its assets include being a waterfront community known for its rich maritime history…

Australia

In 2013, Council endorsed working towards creating an age friendly community. Consequently twenty-one Age Friendly Ambassadors were recruited and trained. The Ambassadors developed the engagement approach and identified who and…

Australia

Burnie City Council’s Strategic Objectives include: A range of vibrant, safe and attractive community spaces; a community that celebrates and participates in its arts, culture and heritage; a community that…

Canada

Chatham-Kent supports older adults in a myriad of ways. This includes through financial support such as tax exemptions, lease agreements, in-kind agreements and grants, to our eleven independently operated “Seniors”…