Age Friendly San Anselmo

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San Anselmo has become the latest Marin community to be designated as Age-Friendly.

Why is this important?

Currently, 27% of Marin County's population is 60 and older, and by 2030, projections indicate at least one in three residents will be 60 or older

Mission Statement

Age friendly San Anselmo aims to shed light on the issues, wants and needs of the over age 60 San Anselmans and their families and caretakers.  We will provide a central source of information on programs, social events(play), and local and county-wide resources for older residents.  We will develop programs, processes, and opportunities for the elders of San Anselmo. 

We need your thoughts and participation!

The designation enables volunteers and older residents, during a five-year period, to evaluate the town in eight different subject areas, collate information, set goals, and implement an action plan. We will be finding creative ways to foster a community that allows young and old members to participate and thrive.

What does Age-Friendly mean?

An Age Friendly world is an international effort launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006 to help states, cities, towns, and communities prepare for a rapidly aging population. The effort has since been championed by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) to help provide resources, connections, and advice to age-friendly communities within the United States.

An age friendly designation signifies a community that is designed and modified to allow people of all ages to actively participate in community activities and treats everyone with respect, regardless of their age. It is a place that promotes health and wellness amongst people of every age. It is an ever evolving program that shifts to better meet the needs of an aging population.


Who will be contacting you and who do you contact?

Dannielle Mauk, San Anselmo’s Director of Community Services, recently formed an Age-Friendly Task Force.

The task force’s immediate plans are to set up surveys and focus groups to determine specific local concerns - as well as to prepare a strategic plan and obtain input from department heads. Our discussions and efforts will focus on areas such as housing, caregiving, community engagement, volunteering, social inclusion, and combating isolation among older citizens. We encourage the older adults in San Anselmo to take a more active role in our communities and to have their voices heard. We are seeking more task force members to help us discuss Age Friendly opportunities for San Anselmo.

For more information on Age-Friendly contact Kevin MacLeod, Recreation Coordinator at 415-258-4669 or kmacleod@townofsananselmo.org