age-friendly community
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
In this subsection, the term "age-friendly community" means a community that—
(A) is taking measurable steps to—
(i) include adequate and accessible housing, public spaces and buildings, safe and secure paths, variable route transportation services, and programs and services designed to support health and well-being;
(ii) respect and include older individuals in social opportunities, civic participation, volunteerism, and employment; and
(iii) facilitate access to supportive services for older individuals;
(B) is not an assisted living facility or long-term care facility; and
(C) has a plan in place to meet local needs for housing, transportation, civic participation, social connectedness, and accessible public spaces.
Source
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 3013The Public Health and Welfare · Federal agency cooperation · in this section