Indian River County, Florida Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
7/22/2019

Lead Agency: Senior Collaborative of Indian River County

Coalition

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. Health and Community Services

    Focus on mental health and social isolation among older adults by expanding mental health continuum of care, increasing the number of individuals certified in mental health first aid, and creating workgroups to plan a community response to social isolation.

  2. Housing

    Increase the number of affordable and workforce housing units by working with non-profits and developers, and identifying housing support services.

  3. Civic Participation and Employment

    Increase access to employment opportunities for older adults by establishing an economic opportunity collaborative, conducting financial needs workshops, and increasing the number of employers knowledgeable about older adults interested in employment.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

City of Fort Pierce Police Department (2020)

Fort Pierce, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Access to health care services

Description: To help older adults access resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Pierce Police Department provided Chromebook laptops to residents of a historically underserved neighborhood. Police staff worked one-on-one with recipients, showing them how to access their entitlement benefits online. Additionally, they taught community members how to order food and necessities online and demonstrated how to avoid internet scammers. To ensure safe social distancing, the training workshops took place outdoors. Five older adults who received the computer training went on to use their new skills as volunteers, helping local children with homework and remote learning.

Resource Center for Disability Solutions (2024)

Rockledge, FL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: This project will provide home usability assessments for older adults to identify trip hazards and needed lighting and railings, among other concerns. Specialists will mitigate these issues and train participants in home safety best practices.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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