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Asset Mapping

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One piece of an age-friendly assessment is creating an inventory of resources within the community. This can be done with asset mapping, an exercise that reveals the various strengths within a community. The network of people, organizations, programs, and services in your community that contribute to the desired outcome are recorded and mapped. Asset mapping…

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Started: 2015
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Transportation, Urban development

Walk Audit

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Similar to facilities audits, walk audits are evaluation tools that rate the built environment of the transportation network on ease of access, use and comfort for residents of all ages. The built and social environments of a community greatly impact the livability of that community – particularly for older adults living in…

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Started: 2017
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Housing, Transportation, Urban development

Community Needs Assessment

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Developing a comprehensive assessment serves several purposes for action towards advancing an age-friendly community.

First, it evaluates the community in its current state and provides data-driven feedback.
Second, it identifies assets, areas for improvement, and gaps.
Third, it helps establish standards for a community and evaluate progress.
Fourth, it motivates performance and helps to develop a…

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Started: 2016
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation

Older Adult Commission

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Older adult residents often have established roots within the community and may have lived in the community for a number of years. It is important to them that they are able to find meaningful ways to connect with other people and their government. Opportunities to stay active, connected, and serve their community have value…

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Started: 2016
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Transportation

Surveying Older Adults

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In order to best serve older adults and increase the age-friendliness of your community, it is important to ask for and record information from residents on a variety of topics. Collecting resident input provides valuable insight on how the public feels about community issues. This information can guide strategic decisions and priorities for your community.

Engaging…

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Started: 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

Functional Needs Registry

The Access and Functional Needs Registry is a secure database of information administered by the St. Louis County Department of Human Services containing information about elderly or disabled individuals who may need additional or special assistance in the event of an emergency.

The Registry is intended to serve as an emergency preparedness tool whereby the elderly,…

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Started: 2014
Location: Saint Louis
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

The Wanjoo welcome lounge

The Wanjoo lounge is a ‘drop in space’ for over 55s that is inclusive, providing free refreshments, customised activities and access to computer, including various courses developed in response to seniors’ social and computer literacy learning needs.

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Started: 2018
Location: City of Fremantle
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Social protection

The Garden Party Collective

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The Garden Party Collective provided a framework to bring the forming micro communities together around an event theme. This could be anything from an afternoon tea, park party, book swap and include music or entertainment; to be decided by the Community Connectors as the project unfolded.

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Started: 2018
Location: City of Fremantle
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Social protection

Enhancing Fremantle as an age-friendly community

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As a diverse and cultural community the City is committed to continuous improvement in its age friendly practices and realises seniors’ participation in community life as critical to the well-being of the communities. Importantly, seniors are an intrinsic part of Fremantle’s future prosperity.

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Started: 2018
Location: City of Fremantle
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

Oskar (8 months). Is visiting baby

Now get older by Levanger residential and activity center meet the very young. It seems to do well for everyone involved.

By Marthe Haugdal/ National Center for Culture, Health and Care (Levanger)

Oskar (8.mnd) visiting on day care in Levanger residential and activity center. Photo: Thomas Jergel

A dark fringe emerging from the baby carriage at Levanger residential…

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Started: 2018
Location: Levanger, Norway
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a part of Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority, commitment to achieve…

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24 Jun, 2018, by Sharjah, News