Last winter in Ann Arbor, Michigan, nearly 200 leaders, planners, real estate developers, public health officials and aging services providers explored the challenges presented by an aging populace and the compelling reasons to engage in age-friendly community planning and development at a conference offered as part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The network is a collaboration between AARP and the World Health Organization (WHO).
By Barbara Spreitzer-Berent
Last winter in Ann Arbor, Michigan, nearly 200 leaders, planners, real estate developers, public health officials and aging services providers explored the challenges presented by an aging populace and the compelling reasons to engage in age-friendly community planning and development at a conference offered as part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The network is a collaboration between AARP and the World Health Organization (WHO).