Wake County, North Carolina Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
9/15/2016

Lead Agency: Wake County Human Services Board

Government Agency

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. Communication and Information

    Design and implement a community outreach program to provide needed information equally to people in both urban and rural areas, particularly older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families or chosen caregivers.

  2. Social Participation

    Design and promote an aging preparedness outreach effort to encourage residents to plan for retirement and challenge negative stereotypes on aging.

  3. Health and Community Services

    Partner with public and private agencies, businesses and educational institutions to identify and promote programs that provide caregivers with hands-on tools and training in the personal care of older adults and adults with disabilities, while also recruiting caregivers to serve populations from different cultures, races, ethnicities, and those with limited English proficiency

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

Oaks and Spokes (2024)

Raleigh, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Bike Audits

Description: Older adults in Raleigh faced unsafe biking conditions and missing sidewalks, limiting mobility and access to transit. Oaks and Spokes launched bike audits on key corridors, engaging older residents and students to document hazards. Findings prompted City Council to adopt protected bike lanes on Brookside Drive and plan sidewalk improvements. A second audit on Garner Road highlighted urgent safety gaps and drew council attention during a live stream. These efforts accelerated infrastructure changes and built advocacy momentum for safer, age-friendly streets.

Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.

WakeUp Wake County (2026)

Raleigh, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: ADUs, tiny homes, missing middle and manufactured housing

Description: The organization will host tours, workshops and provide design guidance to help residents age 50-plus understand how accessory dwelling units can support aging in place. The project focuses on accessible design and housing planning tools.

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AARP North Carolina State Office

5511 Capital Center Drive
Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27606
United States

Phone: 866-389-5650
Fax: 919-755-9684
Email: [email protected]