2020 Durham Aging Plan
Five livability groups developed the 2020 Aging Plan over 10 months. The groups’ membership included: representatives from community organizations who work with older adults, healthcare, public health, Durham City and County government agencies as well as individual older adults and adults who have disabilities.
The 2020 Aging Plan included a comprehensive list of 33 goals across 9 domains, and included specific strategies and indicators to meet these goals. The nine domains were:
- Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
- Transportation
- Housing
- Social Participation
- Respect & Inclusion
- Civic Participation & Employment
- Communication & Information
- Community Support & Health Service, including Older Adult Hunger and Nutrition
- Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Recognizing that the Aging Plan must reflect the complex needs and lived experiences of older adults in Durham, the Plan includes 7 cross-cutting issues. Those issues are:
- Socioeconomic Status
- Racial Equity
- LGBTQ+
- Communication & Information
- Intergenerational Lens
- Social Isolation
- Safety & Emergency Preparedness
