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aWake Before Death

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The aim of the aWake Before Death project is to engage people of all ages in Clarence in the promotion and education of end-of-life planning, through the use of stories, music and the arts, to help build knowledge, awareness and capacity across the community in a sustainable way. The ‘aWake Before Death’ (ABD) project came…

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Started: 2014
Location: Clarence City, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Food Connections Clarence

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Food connects people, and in Clarence there is a variety of regular opportunities to meet new people or catch up with old friends while enjoying a wholesome meal. These programs are supported by local communities, schools, organisations andbusinesses, many with fantastic volunteers who coordinate and cook with care and dedication. The aim of this project…

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Started: 2014
Location: Clarence City, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Jerusalem

Jerusalem
Israel

As the largest city in Israel, Jerusalem is preparing for the dramatic increase in it’s aging population; it is estimated that by 2020-2025 the number of elderly—currently 75,000 (age 65…

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City population: 89000012 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Setubal

Setubal
Portugal

O Município de Setúbal promove anualmente encontros, workshops, acções de sensibilização e formação, com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade de vida e promover um envelhecimento activo.

Desde 2007, o Grupo…

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City population: 12118526 % over 60Joined Network in 2011

Wood Buffalo

Wood Buffalo
Canada

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is committed to being a healthy and active home for all its residents, and is working towards becoming an Age-Friendly Community. In 2014, the…

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City population: 1250324.9 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Brookhaven

Brookhaven
United States of America

In February 2013, the Town of Brookhaven Town Board unanimously passed a resolution in support of joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. As a member of the AARP Network…

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City population: 48636419 % over 60Joined Network in 2014

Research walks with seniors in Gdynia

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Research walks with seniors in Gdynia are dedicated to assessing the appearance, functionality and barriers of municipal infrastructure in the centre and districts of Gdynia. Their aim is to study the views and perceptions by different groups of inhabitants of particular urban areas, especially taking into consideration special needs and requirements. Furthermore they aim to…

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Started: 2013
Location: Gdynia, Poland
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
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Bethel

Bethel
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…

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City population: 269925 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Montgomery County

Montgomery County
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…

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City population: 105256721.7 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Salford

United Kingdom

Salford’s Age Friendly Cities programme

A5 4pp Age Friendly

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

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City population: 23390011 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Kadıköy

Kadıköy
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…

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City population: 48257119 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Mulhouse

Mulhouse
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…

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City population: 11040020 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

New Bedford

New Bedford
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…

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City population: 9507820 % over 60Joined Network in 2015

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City
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,…

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City population: 120000011 % over 60Joined Network in 2016