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Posted on 11/05/24

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AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an AARP Age-Friendly Community.

“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”

As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including: 

• Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals
• Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities
• Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.

Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:

1. Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process
2. Conducting a community needs assessment
3. Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review
4. Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports
5. Assessing the impact of the plan
6. Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network

“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”

For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:
https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/

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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>AARP Kansas State Director, Glenda DuBoise welcomes the City of Wichita as an <b>AARP Age-Friendly Community</b>.<br><br>“AARP Kansas is pleased to partner with Mayor Lily Wu and the Wichita City Council in this endeavor,” said DuBoise. “This designation will help equip Wichita with resources to assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and access to other key services and develop innovative ways to serve this important population.”<br><br>As an Age-Friendly Community, Wichita will now have access to services including:&nbsp;<br></p><ul><li>Expert-led webinars and technical assistance from livability professionals</li><li>Connections to a national network of more than 700 enrolled communities</li><li>Support, guidance, and best-practice resources from AARP about creating an action plan and documenting progress.</li></ul><p>Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities commit to an assessment process and cycle of continuous improvement. Steps include:<br></p><ol start="1"><li>Establishing a way to include older residents in all stages of the age-friendly process</li><li>Conducting a community needs assessment</li><li>Developing an action and evaluation plan based on the assessment results and submit to AARP for review</li><li>Implementing the plan and submitting progress reports</li><li>Assessing the impact of the plan</li><li>Sharing solutions, successes, and best practices across the network</li></ol><p>“AARP Kansas looks forward to walking alongside Wichita city leaders as they embark on this learning journey,” said DuBoise. “We believe this process will further empower people to choose how they live as they age.”<br><br>For more information about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities visit:<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/network-age-friendly-communities/</a></span></span><br><br></p></div>
    
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