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June 01, 2022

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Age-Friendly Network Member Profile: Louisville, Kentucky

Learn how fun and silliness (pictured) — as well as resource development and accessory dwelling units — have been used for the benefit of older adults and to make the state's largest city more age-friendly.

READ ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN ACHIEVED

Age-Friendly Network Member Profile: Salem, Massachusetts

One of every three households in the city includes a person who is age 60 or older. More than half of the community’s older residents say they want to remain in Salem as they age.

LEARN HOW SALEM IS PREPARING

Livability News & Notes

A Shortage of Affordable Homes Is Driving a Surge in Older Adult Homelessness — The average rent that’s affordable for an older adult on Social Security is $238, but the average rent nationwide is $1,061 for a one bedroom.
Source: Generations ►

Four Ways to Fill Vacant Storefronts — An author proposes solutions for getting local businesses back into downtowns. Source: Next City ►

Find Your Home's Risk Factors — A new online tool scores the wildfire and flood dangers to homes in 48 states. Source: Risk Factor ►

Coming Soon: One updated publication, one translated publication, one new publication and, on June 29, our announcement of the more than 200 community projects to be funded by the 2022 AARP Community Challenge.

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