San Carlos
Achieved AARP/World Health Organization (WHO) age-friendly community designation on February 4, 2022.
Please watch the following video to learn more about San Carlos’ journey to join the WHO/AARP age-friendly network:
Domain: Communication and Information
Project includes the following (partial list): Expanding existing resources [including San Carlos Spotlight, City of Good Living, and Sequoia Strong (Peninsula Family Services)] to publicize services and activities for older adults, and add direct link to senior services page on City website.
Domain: Community Support and Health Service
Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP): Working in partnership with Rotary Clubs of San Carlos and Belmont/Redwood Shores and the Villages of San Mateo County on a local program modeled after the successful durable medical equipment (DME) loan program in Southern California (ongoing since 1923).
The project will include bi-annual drop-off events, and promotion of the program and volunteer needs through community communications and social media.
Domain: Transportation
Implement measures that are older adult focused including: Education of youth to increase awareness about safety of elders and fall risks; assessment of crosswalk lights and possibly extend crossing times at certain locations that are frequently used by older adults; increase numbers of benches, sheltered transportation stops, and safe public restrooms. This age-friendly project is being integrated into the Safer Streets for All project of San Carlos.