Age-Friendly Action Plan

Spearheaded by the Council on Aging, Wakefield's Age-Friendly Action Plan expands upon our membership in the AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities, a designation we have proudly held since 2017. The framework was created by the World Health Organization in 2005 to address changing population trends; AARP is the partnering organization in the United States. 

The Age-Friendly Action Plan considers:

• Outdoor spaces and buildings;
• Housing;
• Social participation;
• Respect and social inclusion;
• Civic participation and employment;
• Multi-generational activities;
• Communication and information; and
• Community support and health services.

Among other contributors, the Plan was created with input from Flo Calore, Judith Carmilia, Tom Coffin, Elizabeth Ellis, Heather Hansson, Maureen Hickey, Maureen Howlett, Susan Jepson, Judy Luciano, Stephen Maio, Catherine McDonald, Jennifer McDonald, Dan McGrath, Paul Reavis, and Kara Showers. If you have questions or would like to provide feedback on this document, please connect with the Council on Aging.