Age Friendly Silicon Valley

“Planning for an age-friendly Santa Clara County is a wonderful way to provide tangible benefits for all of us, not just the aging.”

Mike Fox Sr., Philanthropist

“We must be Age Friendly in our policies, priorities and resources to ensure we are well prepared and trail blazers in creating a livable Santa Clara County for the 8 to 80 year olds.”

Dave Cortese, State Senator

“Active aging is a life-long process, whereby an age-friendly community is not just 'elder-friendly' but also intended to be friendly for all ages.”

Liz Kniss, former Palo Alto City Council

“I'm proud that Santa Clara County is setting a national example in promoting programs to keep people healthy longer.”

Zoe Lofgren, Congresswoman

Age-Friendly Silicon Valley (AFSV)

The World Health Organization (WHO) created a template to help communities meet the challenge of transforming our streets, services, parks and playgrounds— and our attitudes and feelings— to accommodate the growing population of elderly people. For the first time ever, older people outnumber the young in the U.S.; by 2030, one in four Santa Clara County residents will be over the age of 60.

This county-wide effort was led by the Seniors’ Agenda of Santa Clara County, Department of Aging and Adult Services, and assisted each of the 15 cities in Santa Clara County in achieving designation by the World Health Organization as an age-friendly city.

Santa Clara County Livability Survey 2016

The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health has conducted an evidence-based county-wide survey of seniors’ needs to inform each of our cities of the opinions, needs and challenges of older adults.

Age Friendly Three Year Action Plan 2020-2023

The Action Plan calls for assessing the domains of community life which impact older residents in our community and developing a plan to improve the well-being of those residents.

Age Friendly Three Year Action Plan 2020-2023

Seniors’ Agenda Annual Report

The annual reports showcase the Age-friendly and Dementia Friendly initiatives in Santa Clara County. Highlights from each of the fifteen cities are included as is the progress on the Age-friendly Three Year Action Plan.

Seniors’ Agenda 2023 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2022 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2021 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2020 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2019 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2018 Annual Report
Seniors’ Agenda 2017 Annual Report

Percentage of Seniors Ages 60 and over in Santa Clara County by zip code

Please view this easy to use map to see the percentage of seniors over the age of 60 in Santa Clara County by zip code. These figures were calculated between the years of 2012-2016.

Percentage of Seniors 60 and up by zip code- Santa Clara County

Access to Technology for Older Adults

A $2.1 million grant to bridge the digital divide for older adults.

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Age Friendly Designation Received!

December 13, 2023

Ugly Holiday Sweater Mix and Mingle | December 13, 4:30 pm
Join Seniors’ Agenda with a Mix and Mingle networking event at the San Pedro Square patio facing St. John Street from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13 (or inside near the patio if weather is inclement). This is an informal time to network with colleagues and meet new people whose work intersects with older adults. The Market Street Garage offers 90 minutes of free parking.
December 14, 2023

Learn about Pokémon Go! | December 14, 12:00 pm
Join AARP California’s Letʼs Take it Outside™ for a conversation with the company behind the game of Pokémon Go! Donna Jaros from Niantic will share the vision behind Pokémon Go!, how to play the game, and tips for playing safely. She will also touch on how the game is helping players get outside and stay connected.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required by 11:00 the day of the event.
December 14, 2023

Film & Discussion – “Sue’s Story: A Journey with Lewy Body Dementia” | December 14, 2:00 pm
Join AARP California for a film screening of “Sue's Story: A Journey with Lewy Body Dementia," and meet Chuck Berghoff (co-founder) and Robin Shepherd (executive director) of the Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation, a California nonprofit. Their documentary sheds light on Lewy body disease (LBD), the second leading cause of progressive dementia, through the perspectives of researchers, clinicians, a person living with LBD and her husband/caregiver. Robin and Chuck will discuss the Foundation's work to defeat LBD through education, research, and caregiver support. Q&A to follow.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
December 14, 2023

Digital Inclusion for Older Adults Workgroup | December 14, 3:00 pm (In-Person)
The workgroup will get updates on the Access to Technology Program. Join our dynamic team of over 40 professionals on Thursday, December 14. The meeting will be held in person. Park in designated visitor parking or on the second floor or higher of the parking garage, then check in at the front desk of the IHSS Lobby. An escort will accompany you up to the meeting room.
Location: 353 W. Julian St., Fifth floor, Hercules Room, San Jose, CA 95110
March 25, 2024

On Aging 2024 – March 25 to 28, 2024
Registration has opened for On Aging 2024. On Aging is the nation’s largest multidisciplinary conference on aging and the annual conference for members of the American Society on Aging. On Aging 2024 will bring together thousands of professionals working in aging and related fields in San Francisco, California from March 25–28, 2024.
Join experts, gerontologists and thought leaders from diverse fields to drive innovative solutions in aging.

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