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The City of Tempe is honored to partner with the World Health Organization, through AARP Arizona, to be an Age-Friendly Community. The City of Tempe received this designation in November 2022.
The World Health Organization defines the Age-Friendly cities concept as “a local response to encouraging active aging by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security.” Their proposed eight interconnected domains guided Tempe in its efforts to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older adults.
The Office of Education, Career, and Family Services is pleased to support and lead the implementation of Tempe’s Age-Friendly Plan, and to continuing to be a City that maintains a strong commitment to serving the various needs of our community, and in alignment with the principles of an Age-Friendly Community, supports the health, vibrancy, and livability of our community for all ages.
New initiative
In 2023-24, the Office of Education, Career and Family Services is enhancing its programming. Services for older adults in Tempe will be more inclusive and improve quality of life through expanded access to technology, dementia support and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
A new initiative, Enhancing Community Connectedness, is designed to meet needs in both Tempe and neighboring Guadalupe with a focus on serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Plans include a new slate of bi-lingual programs and services, activities that can help reduce social isolation and wider outreach efforts to make sure that a diversity of residents is connected to the city’s offerings. Read more here.
Contact us
Contact Age-Friendly Tempe to learn more- 480-350-8534 or Agefriendly@tempe.gov
Click here to view the City of Tempe's Age-Friendly Action Plan.
Opportunities are available for residents and community members of all ages and abilities, with specific programs designed for adults 50+.
- Dementia Friendly Tempe resources for those living with dementia and their care partners.
- Older Adult Technology resources through Connect Tempe and Digital Skills Ready@50+ programs.
- Volunteer opportunities specific to older adults through Tempe's AARP Foundation Experience Corps program.
- Local transportation options through Tempe's Free Orbit Neighborhood Circulator Shuttle.
- Older adult specific recreation programs in the arts, culture, and fitness.
- Multigenerational Centers that provide a wide variety of social programs for older adults.
- City of Tempe Health and Human Services provides assistance with Housing, Crisis, and Social Services.
With the help of community partnerships, Tempe is able to offer many services and resources for older adults in our community.