8 Quality of Life Domains

What makes a community more livable?

Albion is aiming to be more “Age-Friendly.” Here are 8 Quality of Life domains that affect us in all seasons of our life.

Outdoor Spaces & Buildings

Albion has many public spaces where people can gather, including those that you rent. The Ismon House, the Ludington Center and Bonner Pavilion in Holland Park are relatively new places ...

Transportation

Albion is a bicycle-friendly community. There are also some options for medical transportation to Marshall. What can we do to make it easier to get around Albion? Albion – Marshall ...

Housing

Housing is always a vital asset of a community for all. New senior housing options are on the horizon for Albion. See more information below from Albion Community Foundation. Albion ...

Social Participation

Isolation is not good for our health. What are some ways we can connect with others in our town? Albion Michigan Arts Group Events and Posts Mid-Michigan Senior Resources Swingin’ ...

Respect and Social Inclusion

Older and younger people can learn from each other. This is happening in Albion, with schools, gardening, hiking, music, and more. Albion Trails Local Harvest Brings Smiles to the Growers ...

Work and Civic Engagement

People of all ages: seniors & youth alike, benefit from working for pay, being involved and volunteering on meaningful projects. Dedication of the Hoop House Friends help for Earth Day ...

Communication and Information

We promote printed info that can reach everyone in the Albion area, many of whom are not tech-savvy. Churches also share mental health info. Albion is home to many people ...

Community and Health Services

Where can people get assistance in Albion? Visit the Senior Resources page on this site to learn about some options. See places listed here, and one option is to call ...
A multi-purpose kiosk at Albion City Hall, 112 W. Cass Street, shows dates and times of public city meetings and agenda items. Below there is a drop box for absentee ballot applications, and ballot drop box as well as payments for water and taxes.

AARP Age-Friendly Community Designation for Albion Posts

AARP Surveys Help Determine Grant Direction

Albion College student interns Dejanay Robinson and Sarah Starkey have been meeting with seniors at the Forks Senior Center to encourage them to fill out the AARP Age-Friendly Community grant survey. The interns have also taken the surveys to other places in the community to gather information for the AARP grant project.

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Tech Savvy Seniors Program

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AARP Surveys Help Determine Grant Direction

Albion College student interns Dejanay Robinson and Sarah Starkey have been meeting with seniors at the Forks Senior Center to encourage them to fill out the AARP Age-Friendly Community grant survey. The interns have also taken the surveys to other places in the community to gather information for the AARP grant project.

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