Age-Friendly Taskforce/Advisory Council/Commission

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.

Fishers' age-friendly action plan focuses on providing diverse housing options, promoting age-friendly transportation and increasing access to health care services. The City has expanded its home repair and modification resources and created a checklist that details elements of age-friendly housing. Efforts to improve local public transportation began with an inventory of existing service, followed by research on ways to expand routes and schedules. This, in turn, informed the age-friendly initiative's transit advocacy. Fishers has also worked to better inform its residents, making its website more accessible and training community members on online basics. Collaborating with local partners, Fishers also offers programming to keep older adults active engaged, including intergenerational learning activities and volunteer opportunities.