Logo of Age Friendly Licking County featuring a stylized dome and colorful leaf shapes.

Age-Friendly Initiative

Licking County Aging Partners is driving positive changes to enhance the aging experience in our community. In May 2023, supported by the Licking County Commissioners, our county joined 25 other Ohio communities in officially becoming Age-Friendly, pledging to become a more Livable Community through the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This partnership represents a commitment by local leaders, residents, and advocates to collaborate to ensure Licking County is welcoming and accessible to people of all ages.

Explore the results of our recent Community Needs Assessment (PDF) and learn about the steps we're taking next!

Visit our Community Resource page and learn more about our partners.

The Age-Friendly Program Process

Enrollment: Joining the network

  • Year 1: Community needs assessment

  • Year 2: Develop an action plan

  • Years 3–5: Implementation, tracking, evaluation, and ongoing adjustments.

Diagram showing "The Age-Friendly Program Process" with steps divided into years: Enrollment (Join the network), Year 1 (Conduct a community needs assessment), Year 2 (Develop an action plan), Years 3-5 (Implement the action plan and track progress), Year 5 (Evaluate impact and create a progress report).

What’s Next?

Thanks to thoughtful input from the community, we finalized our Age-Friendly Action Plan, and it has now been submitted to AARP and approved.

Now we’re focused on execution: community leaders, residents, and local partners are collaborating to move the plan from paper to progress and to create clear, practical ways for businesses, nonprofits, and neighbors to plug in.

A certificate from AARP certifying that Licking County, Ohio, has created an age-friendly action plan and is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The certificate features the AARP logo, a gold decorative border, and signatures.

Read the approved Action Plan: 2025 Age-Friendly Action Plan

Our goal is simple: help older adults in Licking County live fully, safely, and connected at every stage of aging.

If you’re interested in getting involved with the Age-Friendly Initiative, please email Kim Hosler or call (740) 345-0821.

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