Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Print

Joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network:
1/11/2022

Lead Agency: Wauwatosa Health Department

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. Housing

    Support aging in place through a newly expanded home repair assistance program and recruiting volunteers to help older adults with yard work and snow shoveling.

  2. Health and Community Services

    Increase community awareness on emergency preparedness and improve emergency response protocols.

  3. Social Participation

    Work with local schools to create intergenerational activities and invest in infrastructure -- such as benches -- that facilitates social interactions. Offer digital skills training to help older adults stay connected online.

Nearby AARP Community Challenge Projects

West Allis Fire Department (2024)

West Allis, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: The fire department will provide home safety inspections using the AARP HomeFit Guide, mitigating fall risks in older adults' homes. Firefighters will then install safety devices, such as bathroom grab bars and smoke detectors.

Congress for the New Urbanism Wisconsin (2025)

Milwaukee, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Walk Audits

Description: Residents will conduct 4-6 transit-oriented walk audits in three neighborhoods with congregate housing for older adults. Activities include the audit, bus training, civic engagement coaching, and follow-up.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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