Columbus is welcoming, progressive, and growing. But is it age-friendly? Is Columbus the kind of city that will take care of its older residents and be attractive to new ones? Franklin County’s population of adults aged 60 and over is expected to double between 2010 and 2050. This week’s forum explores the hallmarks of age-friendly communities to see how Columbus – and Ohio - stacks up.    

This CMC forum was recorded live on May 11, 2022.  

The speakers are: 

Holly Holtzen, State Director of AARP Ohio  

Katie White, Director, Age-Friendly Innovation Center, The Ohio State University College of Social Work   

The host is Ursel J. McElroy, Director, Ohio Department of Aging 

This forum was sponsored by Home Care Assistance.