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  • Public Health
  • Gerontology
  • Community Development

Background:

  • The Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities has expanded in the U.S.
  • The age-friendly model involves a 5-year improvement cycle: engagement, planning, action, and measurement.
  • Limited data exists on the specific achievements of U.S. age-friendly communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the progress of U.S. age-friendly communities using a content analysis approach.
  • To evaluate accomplishments in 11 thematic areas, incorporating health equity measures.
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses in the implementation of age-friendly initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of data from 30 U.S. age-friendly communities that joined by the end of 2015.
  • Utilized the Age-Friendly Community Evidence-based Tool with expanded program evaluation measures.
  • Employed deductive analytic techniques to assess community performance across various structures and processes.

Main Results:

  • Strong evidence of progress in leadership, governance, resource harnessing, framework application, multisector collaboration, and provisions.
  • All communities reported health equity aims, focusing on accessible physical environments and social inclusion.
  • Moderate evidence of older adult involvement and weak performance in monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of findings.

Conclusions:

  • U.S. age-friendly communities demonstrate notable strengths but require enhancements in specific areas.
  • Suggestions are provided to improve evaluative efforts and the dissemination of progress.
  • Continued focus on older adult engagement and robust reporting is recommended for sustained development.