A Healthy Community Perspective on Aging Well

“A Healthy Community Perspective on Aging Well: New Ideas for an Older California” is a call to action for policymakers, chief executives, planners, businesses, nonprofit leaders, and residents. It features promising practices, strategies, and resources that communities can use to improve the health and quality of life for older adults.

Six case studies feature promising practices in California and in selected cities nationally. A list of 35 strategies that cities and their partners can begin work on immediately are organized around six key domains:

Housing
Mobility | Transportation
Community Involvement
Employment
Lifelong Learning
Supportive Services

Funded by a grant from the California Wellness Foundation, “A Healthy Community Perspective on Aging Well” was written, extensively researched, and edited by Center staff and an experienced journalist. It was peer-reviewed by elected officials, current and former city mangers, nonprofit leaders, subject-matter experts, and community activists. It was distributed to all California mayors, council members, and city managers; most department heads; and various organizations and agencies throughout the state.

Download a copy of “A Healthy Community Perspective on Aging Well” (PDF)