Livable Communities of Oneida County

Promoting age-friendly planning and policies that enable residents of all ages and abilities to lead healthy, active, and engaged lives.

About Us

“Livable communities are beneficial to people of all ages, including older adults. They offer residents affordable and accessible choices in where to live and how to get around as they age; provide access to essential goods and services, public spaces, and employment opportunities; equitably serve people of all ages, ability levels, incomes, races, ethnicities, and other backgrounds; support independence and social engagement; and promote health, public safety, personal security, and environmental sustainability.”
—AARP Policy Book 2025-2026

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Our Work

Our age-friendly work focuses around eight domains of livability.

Civic Participation & Employment

Communication & Information

Respect & Social Inclusion

Social Participation

Health Services & Community Supports

Housing

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

Transportation

Age-Friendly Community

Oneida County, NY, is a recognized member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, an independent affiliate of the World Health Organization Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

Our History

The United States is rapidly aging, with 1 in 3 Americans now 50 or older. Building an age-friendly Oneida County is more important than ever.

Lead Partners

Livable Communities of Oneida County is an initiative of Oneida County, NY; the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties; and 50 Forward Mohawk Valley. We collaborate with community partners and programs throughout the county.

How We're Organized

News

February 27, 2025

Livable Communities of Oneida County Seeks Older Adult Participants for New Community Work Group

Livable Communities of Oneida County invites older adult residents of Oneida County to join its new Community Work Group. The volunteer group will provide input on age-friendly planning and policies to help improve the experiences of older adults and people of all ages in Oneida County. The one-hour meetings will take place every other month…

August 24, 2023

Oneida County Makes Businesses More Age Friendly

“County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced Oneida County’s Age-Friendly Business initiative that will encourage local businesses to employ practices to accommodate the needs of seniors.”–ocgov.net

May 25, 2022

Oneida County Finalizes AARP Age-Friendly Community Status

“Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced as part of National Older Americans Month, that Oneida County has finalized the process of becoming an AARP Age-Friendly Community.”–ocgov.net