Allegany County, NY – Allegany County has been accepted into AARP’s network of Age-Friendly Communities.   An international effort of the World Health Organization, the Age-Friendly Community network includes localities where leadership and residents have committed to making their community a great place to live for people of all ages. 

Ardent Solutions has a long-standing relationship with many organizations and community members throughout Allegany County and thus took the lead on developing this initiative in partnership with the Allegany County Office of the Aging. Work Efforts by Ardent Solutions, Allegany County Office for the Aging, and our community partners have begun.  The Action Plan developed by the group includes a vision that by 2025 we will:

• Create new social opportunities, including intergenerational activities.
• Assess and improve physical environments to be more accessible for all.
• Foster collaborations between organizations to strengthen our impact and extend the reach of services to Allegany County residents.
• Build on and enhance the infrastructure in our communities that positively impacts the quality of life for all residents, especially older adults and those living with a disability. 

Community members interested in becoming involved in the Age-Friendly Communities Program should contact the Office for the Aging for more information at 585-268-9390 or Ardent Solutions at 585-593-1738. Additional information may be found at http://www.ardentnetwork.org/age-friendly.html .

A reminder: The annual Senior Picnic, hosted by The Allegany County Office for the Aging will be Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The cost per person is $12.  Please join us for great food, music, and dancing.  There will be a Vendor Fair, Bingo, T-Shirt Contests, and Prizes.  For reservations, call the Office for the Aging at 585-268-9390 by August 1, 2023.

About Allegany County

Situated along the upper Genesee River and bordering Pennsylvania to the South, Allegany County, known as the Western NY Wilds, is a welcome retreat for visitors, residents, and businesses alike. Amidst our lush green forests and hills, you’ll discover a lifestyle that is safe, accessible, and affordable. 

About Allegany County Government

The Allegany County Legislature is made up of five districts, covering 1,035 square miles of wildly beautiful landscape. Each district elects three representatives to serve for a four-year term on the Board of Legislators. https://www.alleganyco.gov/