A network of aging professionals in Omaha is working towards making Omaha an “Age-Friendly Community” – creating an Omaha where people of all ages can live, remain, and thrive. Age-Friendly Communities are communities designed to support healthy aging and enhance livability for people of all ages. The program evaluates and improves Omaha’s friendliness across eight domains of livability: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community and health services.
Mayor John Ewing recently signed a letter of commitment, affirming the City of Omaha’s partnership with AARP, to make Omaha an Age-Friendly Community. The next step is to conduct a community-wide needs-assessment survey. Once this assessment is completed, a multi-year action plan will guide improvements throughout the community, focusing on the eight domains of livability.
Participation from residents across the Omaha/Douglas County area is needed to produce a representative picture of what our community sees are needs.
