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An action plan is based on the results of community surveys identifying needs within the 8 Domains of Livability that influence the health and quality of life of older adults. While there is flexibility in how a plan is created and what it will do, every action plan includes a statement about what can be achieved, target dates for goal completion, identification of participating organizations and indicators to measure progress. The action plan is an "active" rather than static document. Revisions and amendments are a sign of program improvement and progress.

Alexandria's age-friendly progress report describes successes related to disaster resilience and dementia-friendliness. In the wake of recovery following a destructive tornado in 2022, the age-friendly initiative provided disaster preparedness training to older adults and distributed emergency preparedness kits. The community also launched a dementia-friendly initiative, created a toolkit and constructed community garden beds specifically tailored to residents experiencing memory loss. Additionally, Alexandria launched its Connective Communities effort, which provides support to family caregivers. To help support mobility throughout the region, the age-friendly initiative also worked to support existing on-demand volunteer driver programs.