Action Plan (PDF) 2023 Progress Report (PDF)
Our community, like our nation, is aging. This reality is fostering a national and even worldwide movement about how to make communities more age-friendly and more livable for all.
The 2020 Monroe County transition report states “Monroe County should champion the Livable Communities (Age-Friendly) model. A Livable/Age Friendly community is one that is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing and transportation options, and offers supportive community features and services. Once in place, those resources help enhance personal independence, support residents to age in place, and foster engagement in the community’s civic, economic and social life.”
Age-Friendly Communities have Three Characteristics.
1. Age is not a significant barrier to the maintenance of life-long interests and activities.
2. Supports and accommodations exist to enable individuals with disabilities to meet basic health and social needs.
3. Opportunities exist for older adults to develop new sources of fulfillment and engagement.
In partnership with the Rochester/Monroe County Aging Alliance, a plan has been developed. Our goal is to create an inclusive, age-friendly community for all citizens of Monroe County.
