Calls to 9-1-1 by Upper Arlington, OH, residents were not always emergencies, and many came from the elderly, who made up a third of the city's population. These calls placed a burden on the city's fire and EMS services and personnel. Elderly residents in Upper Arlington now have a valuable resource to get the help they need in non-emergency situations freeing the city's emergency medical services to handle emergencies.

One in five adults will be age 65 or older by 2030. Answer five easy questions to gauge whether your community is ready, and then read about free resources to help you adapt.

The two associations announce a collaboration to provide local leaders with the resources and tools they need to help communities become more livable for residents of all ages.

Across the country, government agencies are working to meet residents’ demands to be more responsive, transparent, and accountable in decisions and investments.

The Imagining Livability Design Collection describes some of the most common tools and treatments for creating age-friendly environments