The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities serves as a catalyst to educate local leaders (both elected officials and engaged residents) and encourage them to implement the types of changes that make communities more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. The network provides cities, towns, counties and states with the resources to become more age-friendly by tapping into national and global research, planning models and best practices. Membership in the network helps local leaders identify and understand community needs, serves as an organizing structure for making community improvements, fosters partnerships among community groups and local stakeholders, provides leadership opportunities for volunteers and enables changes that benefit people of all ages. The 8 Domains of Livability is a framework developed by the World Health Organization and promoted by AARP. The framework is used by many of the towns, cities, counties and states enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities to organize and prioritize their work to become more livable for both older residents and people of all ages.
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