Friends of Newtown Seniors

Newtown, Connecticut

  • Email
  • Facebook
Join Our E-mail List
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Officers & Board
  • Current Initiatives
    • FONS Goals
    • Age Friendly Livable Community Initiative
      • AARP Age-Friendly Livable Community Network
      • AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities-The 8 Domains of Livability
    • Chore Services Program
  • Accomplishments
  • Ways to Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
  • Supporters
  • Helpful Links
  • FAQ’s
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us

AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities-The 8 Domains of Livability

Domain 1 – Outdoor Spaces and Buildings People need places to gather – indoors and out. Parks, sidewalks, safe streets, outdoor seating and accessible buildings (think elevators, stairs with railing, etc.) can be used and enjoyed by people of all ages. 

Domain 2 – Transportation Driving shouldn’t be the only way to get around. Public transit options can be as expansive as a train system or as targeted as a taxi service that provides non-drivers with rides to and from a doctor’s office 

Domain 3 – Housing Most older adults want to age in place. Doing so is possible if homes are appropriately designed or modified – and if a community includes affordable housing options for varying life stages 

Domain 4 – Social Participation Regardless of one’s age, loneliness negatively affects a person’s health and sense of wellbeing. Isolation can be combatted by availability of accessible, affordable and fun social activities. 

Domain 5 – Respect and Social Inclusion Intergenerational activities are a great way for young and old to learn from one another, honor what each has to offer and, at the same time, feel good about themselves. 

Domain 6 – Civic Participation and Employment An age-friendly community provides ways older people can, if they choose to, work for pay, volunteer their skills and be actively engaged in community life. 

Domain 7 – Communication and Information Age-friendly communities recognize that not everyone has a smartphone or Internet access and the information needs to be disseminated through a variety of means. 

Domain 8 – Community and Health Services At some point, everyone gets hurt, becomes ill or simply needs a bit of help. While it’s important that care be available nearby, it’s essential that residents are able to access and afford the services required. 

From: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/images-2016/8%20Domains-5-pages.pdf 

How to Contact Us

[email protected]
P.O. Box 413 Newtown, CT 06470
203-430-0633

FONS BROCHURE

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2019

Photo Gallery

Friends of Newtown Seniors - Cider
© 2016–2023 • Friends Of Newtown Seniors, Inc.
PO Box 413
Newtown, CT 06470