Salem for All Ages in the Salem NewsAbout
Salem for All Ages is about creating a welcoming, livable, and supportive community
for people of all ages, abilities, and interests.
What is an Age-Friendly city? According to the World Health Organization ( WHO), it’s a place that makes a conscious effort to encourage active aging, a place that provides opportunities for such things as good health, inclusion and security. It’s a place that enhances the quality of life for people as they age.
In Salem we went further. We believe that an Age-Friendly city is a city for all ages. We believe that whether it’s a park bench, adequate transportation or excellent health services, these things will help the elderly but they’ll help everyone who lives in Salem thus we call our initiative “Salem for all ages”.
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Facts
84% of survey respondents report that having a range of volunteer opportunities in their community is important and 80% report that having opportunities to be involved in decision-making in Salem is important to them as residents.
Currently, one out of five Salem residents are age 60+. By 2030, this share is expected to increase to about one in four.
25% of residents aged 65 and older have either a bachelor’s degree or a graduate/professional degree.