Montgomery County is Recertified in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Montgomery County has earned renewed certification in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, as part of the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The certification recognizes Montgomery County’s achievements thus far in becoming even more age-friendly.

“I share a deep sense of pride in our many accomplishments on behalf of the County’s older population, both prior to and since joining the Age-Friendly program in December 2015,” said County Executive Ike Leggett. “Our work has long demonstrated our commitment to making Montgomery County a Community for a Lifetime for not only our seniors, but for our residents of all ages.”

Participation in the Age-Friendly network involves a multi-step process of improvement. Of the 226 participating communities in the AARP network, Montgomery County is among 31 localities that has achieved step two of the process, which involves developing an action plan.

Age-Friendly Montgomery County is an initiative to enhance the County as a diverse Community for a Lifetime where residents can age, thrive to their full potential and contribute as a powerful resource in making the County a better, stronger, more inclusive community for everyone.

Age-Friendly Montgomery County includes ten domains and missions: Civic and Social Involvement; Communication and Outreach; Elder Abuse Prevention; Employment; Health and Wellness; Home and Community Based Services; Housing; Planning, Outdoor Spaces, and Buildings; Senior Public Safety; and, Transportation and Mobility. Information about each of these initiatives is available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior

For additional information about this initiative, visit the Age-Friendly Montgomery County website. 

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Release ID: 18-489
Media Contact: Lorraine Driscoll 240-777-6533