Louisville, Kentucky Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
9/29/2016

Lead Agency: The Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging

Institute of Higher Education

Action Plan Download

Louisville developed its action plan centered around housing and aging in place. The plan focuses on mobilizing volunteers to support home maintenance and develop a sustainable home improvement model for all socioeconomic levels. It also looks to create an intergenerational mentorship program between maintenance volunteer groups and older adults, and calls on the community to develop a list of affordable contractors willing to provide home repair services at a reasonable cost to older adults.

Action Plan Highlights

  1. Health and Community Services

    Fight the opioid epidemic by educating primary care providers on the risks associated with opioids and the value of alternative pain management strategies.

  2. Housing

    Increase housing stock by developing a local housing village.

Progress Report Download

This community has completed its age-friendly progress report. A summary of the report will be available soon.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Center For Neighborhoods

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

Description: This project will support ongoing efforts to create a safer, more inviting main street by implementing plans co-created by area stakeholders, including the installation of permanent lighting pedestrian pathways an intergenerational, historical mural planter boxes signage and more.

ElderServe, Inc.

Louisville, KY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Transportation

Description: To provide a safe, comfortable space for older residents who are waiting for transportation, a bus stop shelter will be installed that is both functional and visually pleasing near a popular Senior Center.

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AARP Kentucky State Office

10401 Linn Station Road
Suite 121
Louisville, KY 40223
United States

Phone: 866-295-7275
Fax: 502-394-9918
Email: [email protected]