The aim of this document is to investigate the degree to which Madrid is an age-friendly city and understand which actions increase the physical, social and mental well-being of older people and their security and full participation in community activities.

This diagnosis, with the corresponding suggestions for improvement, forms a part of the initiatives outlined by the WHO to form a part of the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities, membership of which was requested by Madrid City Council in March 2013.

OBJECTIVE

INTRODUCTION

METHODOLOGY

BECOMING ACQUAINTED WITH MADRID

RESEARCH AREAS AND PROPOSALS FOR IMPROVEMENT

1. – OUTDOOR SPACES AND BUILDINGS
2. – TRANSPORT
3. – HOUSING
4. – RESPECT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
5. – SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
6. – COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
7. – CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPLOYMENT
8. – HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

MADRID AGE-FRIENDLY CITY DIAGNOSIS