United States of America

Bethel already offers many services and programs for its senior population. An active Senior College offers courses across a broad range of topics, all taught by senior volunteers. Under the…

United States of America

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
AN AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME
• County population: 1,052,567
• Senior population (60+): 21.7%
(Source: US Census American Community Survey 2018 1-year – Table DP05)

THE VISION:  Together…

United Kingdom

Salford’s Age Friendly Cities programme

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Salford is a city which celebrates the role of older people. It provides support when needed to enable older people to live…

Turkey

Kadıköy Municipality defines it mission as: “in order to set a participatory, innovative, modern, equitable, liberalistic and strong community and atmosphere for each individual, especially prioritizing the children and the…

France

Conscients des enjeux démographiques liés au vieillissement de la population, convaincus que la ville de demain se construit avec ses habitants pour le bien-être de tous, et fort d’une longue…

United States of America

The Seniors in New Bedford represent 20% of the city´s population, which ranks New Bedford as having the second highest senior population in the state. When the most recent census…

United States of America

In aligning with the unifying platform of “livability” Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker has emphasized the importance of aging in place with dignity and respect. For Salt Lake City,…

Australia

Barunga West Council is located on the northern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, with its southern-most boundary some 120 kilometres north of the capital city, Adelaide. The major townships of the…

United States of America

The City’s Economic Development Plan and Comprehensive Plan address the issues of providing for the health and wellbeing of Ellsworth’s aging population through initiatives that target housing, safe neighborhoods, available…

United States of America

Salem is a growing city. It is projected that 30% of future growth will come from older adults. Its assets include being a waterfront community known for its rich maritime history…

Australia

In 2016, the City of Monash was officially recognised as an Age-Friendly City. Guided by the World Health Organization’s Age-Friendly Cities framework, we are committed to integrating Age-friendly principles into…

Australia

Burnie City Council’s Strategic Objectives include: A range of vibrant, safe and attractive community spaces; a community that celebrates and participates in its arts, culture and heritage; a community that…

Canada

Chatham-Kent supports older adults in a myriad of ways. This includes through financial support such as tax exemptions, lease agreements, in-kind agreements and grants, to our eleven independently operated “Seniors”…

Australia

The Marrickville Ageing Strategy 2008-2011 outlines Council’s vision for the future and commitment to an age-friendly community for current and future generations of older people. The document provides a strategic…

Canada

Toronto has a diverse and aging population. By 2031, approximately 1 out of 5 Toronto residents are expected to be seniors aged 65 years and over, numbering about 642,000 individuals.

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Australia

The Cardinia Shire Age Friendly Strategy (AFS) is aligned to the Council Plan, the Cardinia Shire Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013–17, with goals and objectives developed to…