2012 Priorities
The CO-AGE priorities were selected at the July 2011 priority-setting meeting.  These will be the focus for the 2012 Legislative session.  Click here for the fact sheets on each priority.

Workgroups are meeting throughout August and September to research each issue and plan advocacy efforts.  Teleconferencing for the session is always available if you cannot travel to Atlanta.  Let us know if you would like to participate by contacting us.  Phone numbers and email addresses are here.

Aging in Place:  A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices
A research report by the National Conferece of State Legislatures and the AARP Public Policy Institute

The great majority of older adults have a strong desire to live in their own homes and comunities.  However, unsupportive community design, unaffordable and inaccessible housing, and a lack of access to needed services can thwart this desire.  Starting in 2011, growth of the older American population will accelerate, in part becuase of the leading edge of the baby boomer generation will reach age 65.  This report examines state policies that can help older adults age in place.  State policies such as land use, transportation and housing are examined.