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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.

The State of California has advanced age-friendly efforts through major investments in health, housing, mobility, and safety. Over $100 million supports 13 projects creating safer walking and biking paths, and $51.7 million funds mobility access across rural and urban areas. The state invested $570 million to develop or improve 61 affordable housing sites for older adults and added $247 million to help counties preserve licensed care facilities. Over 16,000 iPads-with internet, support, and training-are being distributed to older adults and people with disabilities. Medi-Cal now covers 364,000 additional low-income Californians age 50+, and more than 80,000 caregivers have received free training and stipends. California also launched an Emergency Preparedness Guide in multiple languages and HelpVul, a secure tool to report suspected financial abuse of vulnerable adults.