The proportion of Ottawa’s population aged 65 and older is predicted to increase to 21 per cent by 2031. Although many older adults lead healthy active lives, it is estimated that 10 per cent of older adults are isolated and at an increased risk of losing their independence. In 2013, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), in…
The Age-friendly Business initiative is an educational outreach campaign that provides practical low cost or no cost tips to help businesses become more age-friendly and attract older customers. The initiative does this by providing education and self-assessment materials to participating businesses. This includes information on how businesses can provide quality service for older adults that…
The Senior University of Gondomar is promoted by the Union of Parishes of Gondomar (S. Cosme), Valbom and Jovim. It was created in March 2006 with 55 senior students, 12 disciplines and 10 volunteers teachers, with the proposal to streamline and organize regular cultural activities of learning, entertainment and recreation for citizens aged 50 or…
The City of Melville values and embraces creativity and innovation. An example of a recent innovative project is Age-Friendly Garden City Shopping Centre, developed in partnership with the City of Melville. The City has been working with one of the biggest shopping centres, Garden City who are set to almost double in size in the…
Elected leaders do not have the permanency that other community partners may have. Professors, directors of organizations, and government staff/civil servants may outlast the mayor, councilperson, or commissioner who serves a four- or eight-year term. In order to ensure that an age-friendly initiative is understood, valued, and integrated into the future leader’s political agenda, one…
It is about enabling older people in Gothenburg to go on living comfortably in their own homes, with the municipality and several housing firms investing in increased community involvement, better access and more welfare technology. Smart socio-economic investments.The purpose: Based on the idea of good economics the city make strategic investments in availability, technology and…
Started: 2011 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships Sectors: Health, Housing, Urban development
Caring for an older disabled relative can imply practical, financial and emotional challenges. In March 2015 we started a Home Care Course in Velenje. The purpose of the Course was to teach family members how to care for older relatives. By June, over 70 people had completed the course. The course was organized and financed…
