Minnesota is working to become a more age-friendly
The state is seeing a variety of population trends, including an increase in older adults with more than one in five Minnesotans expected to reach the age of 65 by 2030.
Anthony Taylor with AARP Minnesota says communities need to step up and to improve the quality of life for people in their 60s and older now.
“That includes safe walkable streets, housing and transportation as well as innovations in healthcare and technology.”
He goes on to say that seniors should be viewed as an asset.
“Them staying in our communities creates a great storehouse of historical information, wisdom and connections to families.”
Taylor adds that communities can also learn from the pandemic in protecting older residents during a crisis.
