Welcome!
Join us in making Whatcom County a great place to age.
Aging Well Whatcom is a community initiative that aims to make Whatcom County a place with the culture, physical infrastructure, social supports, and services for all of us to age well.
A COMMUNITY VISION FOR AGING WELL
Here in Whatcom County we have a growing aging population who bring diverse skills and capabilities, and also physical and social needs. Aging Well Whatcom is working toward a shared vision and approach to utilizing those abilities and meeting those needs.
The Aging Well Whatcom Initiative was launched by the Chuckanut Health Foundation in December 2017 with the goal of making Whatcom County a community where all of us are able to age well. Pulling together a group of experts, providers, and community leaders, we embarked on 18 months of research, discussion, and deep listening to our community. In September 2019, over 185 individuals and 89 organizations joined us at the first-ever Aging Well Whatcom Summit. A Blueprint for Aging Well was debuted at the event, bringing our community together in a shared vision. The summit also provided a profound opportunity to receive feedback from our community partners and to understand the priorities of the work moving forward.
The summit was only the beginning. Equipped with valuable insight from our community, we are moving forward with implementing what we’ve learned. We are working with a coalition of nonprofit organizations, businesses, elected officials, and community members who are interested in making change and taking action on strategies to improve the wellbeing of older adults in Whatcom County. There are six major areas guiding our work: Information & Navigation Services; Intergenerational Community; Cultural Shift; Transportation; Housing; and Wellness & Healthcare. You’re invited to join us, to learn more, and to help us work together to achieve this community vision.