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Local leadership strives to promote interaction between all generations
City understands that universal design concepts not only aid a specific demographic, but society as a whole
Local government acts as an advocate and catalyst for developing partnerships, new programs and systems to aid and engage their older adult constituents
Cities and counties are harnessing the talent, wisdom and experience of older adults to contribute to the community at large.
Common Challenges
Action Steps
Local leaders do not understand the positive aspects of aging in place and the potential contributions of older adults to community growth
Leadership is educated and informed about Aging in Place initiatives in other localities
Local leaders have not created avenues and ways to harness the capacities of older adults
Older adults are viewed as assets to community growth
Local leaders do not understand that design for aging in place benefits all community members and can be used as a drawing card for visitors
·Examples of ways in which aging in place and universal design benefit all community members are provided to local leaders
·Projects that benefit all community members are initiated first so the benefits of aging in place are realized by all
