Government Agency

Greendale developed its action plan under the leadership of the city health department. The plan is based around influencing the health and quality of life for older adults in the community, particularly related to dementia-friendly policies and programs. Greendale has chosen to focus its efforts on outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, social participation, and communication and information.

The SAGE workgroup in Greendale was formed in response to the community's concern with successful aging. They developed a five-year AARP Action Plan and have been meeting monthly ever since. The group developed a logo, vision, and mission statement, and has welcomed new members over time. They have developed a strong presence on social media, held a successful health fair, and became a certified Music and Memory community. They also coordinated the Memory Cafe for those with early-onset dementia and their caregivers and produced a bi-monthly Dementia-Friendly newsletter. Greendale was accepted into the Dementia Friendly America network in 2019.