Tag: AARP

Livable Communities for All Ages

Our social and physical environments shape how we age. As populations grow older and more diverse, systems often need to adapt to serve their communities well. Age-Friendly Communities involve people across sectors to generate data, proposals, and action. It’s a similar approach as Age-Friendly Health Systems and Dementia Friendly Communities. “Both older people and the …

Safety Conversations that Don’t Drive People Away

Stereotypes about older drivers abound. For example, they drive too slowly. They’re unsafe. They’re not aware of their own limitations. The reality is more complex. Nearly half of all U.S. drivers are over age 65. Older drivers often choose to drive less, stop driving at night or make other changes for comfort and safety. The …