— Become Age-Friendly Toolkit —
4. Planning and assessment tools
Survey → Needs Assessment → Action Plan
Moving an Age-Friendly initiative forward requires the right tools.
Here are some resources to help you conduct community surveys, complete a needs assessment, and develop action plans grounded in the health, strengths, and challenges of your specific community.
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This will guide you through formulation of your unique plan that addresses the specific needs of the older adults in your community.
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An all-important resource library developed by AARP for their Livable Cities program. This six-book series can be downloaded and will serve as a roadmap for your work.
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Mass Healthy Aging provides a comprehensive 101 to jumpstart your work and provide guidance from forming a committee to assessing needs and writing and implementing plans.
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Offers tools and resources to build sustainable age-friendly initiatives, including assessment and measurement tools