The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities was established to help cities across the globe prepare for the rapid increase in the aging population through collaboration. This network fosters the exchange of experiences and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide as they work towards the common goal of creating better places to live and age. AARP was designated as the US affiliate and created the Livable Communities Network to support the efforts of neighborhoods, towns, cities and rural areas to become great places for all people. Together, these organizations support the international effort toward making a more age-friendly world.
As of April 2020, there are 455 AARP Livable Communities and counting! This includes seven states, one territory and many cities and counties! The population of all of these communities totals nearly 100 million people! To see the full list, click the next link! https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/info-2014/member-list.html
Watch the following two videos to learn more about Age-Friendly Communities!
For more information on Age-Friendly Communities visit the World Health Organization’s website at http://www.who.int/ageing/age-friendly-world/en/ or AARP’s website at https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/