Summit County, Colorado Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
3/26/2019

Lead Agency: Community and Senior Center--Summit County

Senior/Community Center

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. Housing

    Support the efforts of community groups to acquire donated land to build more accessible, affordable neighborhoods for older adults.

  2. Health and Community Services

    Advocate to expand home healthcare services and respite care through innovative business, nursing and CNA incentive programs with partner agencies.

  3. Respect and Inclusion

    Address ageism by initiating and creating marketing campaigns in local newspapers and other media outlets that highlight respect for older adults and reinforce that older adults are a valuable part of the local community.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Town of Bristol Improvements Board (2022)

Bristol, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project installed a garden with raised bed planters and ADA-compliant benches -- as well asan historical mural, veterans memorial and wind sculpture -- at the town's new community center.

City of Leadville (2019)

Leadville, CO

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019

Project Category: Park enhancements

Description: Many residents weren't aware of underused park in Leadville's downtown. To increase the park's visibility, the City revamped the space. They replaced eight benches and installed twinkle lights and a permanent fire pit made from a converted ore cart. Community members chipped in by creating mosaics on planters and painting a mural. The City held a well-attended kick-off party for the park, which featured fire pits and giveaways.

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