Bar Harbor, Maine Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
2/16/2017

Lead Agency: Bar Harbor Task Force on Aging

Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

Action Plan Download

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.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Outdoor Spaces

    Improve pedestrian friendliness in the community by conducting a sidewalk and walkability study.

  2. Transportation

    Focus on expanding transportation options for older adults and residents with disabilities.

  3. Housing

    Promote aging in place by identifying residents who need home modifications and connecting them to services and local funding options.

Progress Report Download

In the community's age-friendly progress report, the Bar Harbor Age-friendly Committee Bar Harbor describes several efforts to make the community inviting to people of all ages. Bar Harbor initiated a snow shoveling assistance program to help local older adults keep sidewalks clear. To better communicate with residents, the local age-friendly committee maintains a regular newspaper column on aging issues, including fitness, health and financial planning. Additionally, a new resource guide seeks to inform older adults about resources relevant to them.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Town of Lamoine (2024)

Lamoine, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Part of an ongoing safe walking initiative, the town will conduct a walk audit to identify safety issues along a popular trail, with a focus on Lamoine's growing older adult population. Participants will also receive free safe walking kits.

Age-Friendly Sullivan (2023)

Sullivan, ME

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Public safety interventions

Description: The grant will fund an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the town's community building, which will be accessible to anyone using the facilities for exercise, meetings or other activities.

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