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 becoming officially 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, ensuring Licking County is welcoming and accessible for people of all ages.
Explore the results of our recent Community Needs Assessment (PDF) and learn about the steps we're taking next!
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.
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.
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.