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In a context of demographic change and urbanisation, the European Horizon 2020 project “URBANAGE” is aiming at creating a digital ecosystem to foster inclusive short- and long-term decision-making in the field of urban planning. The platform URBANAGE will make it easier for urban planners, decision and policy makers, and older adults to better co-design and…

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Started: 2021
Location: AGE Platform Europe, International
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Urban development

Táxi Saúde +65

Available 24 hours a day Taxi Saúde +65 service allows a Porto Card holder aged 65 or over to take a taxi for €2 to travel from an address in Porto to a health center or public/private hospital located in the Municipality, or for a return journey from one of these health establishments. Read…

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Started: 2021
Location: Porto, Portugal
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Transportation

Respite Care Programme

The respite care programme responds to the needs of residents with disabilities who require daily support. A flat has been established at 23/1 Konopnicka Street in Stargard, where 4 people at a time will receive 24-hour skilled assistance and care for no more than 14 days. Read more  »


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Started: 2023
Location: STARGARD, Poland
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Long-term care, Social protection

Senior Citizens’ Support Corps programme – Safety wristbands

The programme aims to improve safety and enable independent functioning of older persons in their place of residence. Safety wristbands transmit alarms to the monitoring centre, which, upon receiving a notification, takes appropriate actions. The programme is aimed at Stargard residents aged 65 and over who have difficulties living independently due to their health condition.…

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Started: 2022
Location: STARGARD, Poland
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

Cities + Social Solutions: Building age-friendly communities with Cockburn, Cardiff, and Sharjah

What urban policies and transformations can scale up the quality of life for all, regardless of age? And why are cities increasingly cooperating internationally in this field?

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the City Diplomacy Lab, in partnership with Columbia Global Paris Center, the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, and the…

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Started: 2024
Location: City Diplomacy Lab, France
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Social protection, Urban development

Bridging the Digital Divide: Intergenerational Learning

Kochi’s Yuva Vigyan program exemplifies a best practice in fostering age-friendly cities: intergenerational learning. This initiative tackles the digital divide by empowering college students to become tech teachers for older persons. However, Yuva Vigyan goes beyond simple instruction.

The program fosters a unique exchange. College students equip older persons with valuable computer skills, promoting continued learning…

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Started: 2023
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Information and communication

Programa de Actividad Online “Nos Motivamos”

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La práctica nació en la pandemia para hacer frente al aislamiento social y frenar el deterioro físico como cognitivo de las personas mayores de 65 años que vivían solas, con una movilidad reducida o derivadas de otros servicios sociales municipales de Alcoy.

Hoy día, el Ayuntamiento de Alcoy, sigue apoyando el desarrollo y funcionamiento de este…

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Started: 2021
Location: Alcoi, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Regina

Regina
Canada

The City of Regina has created an Accessibility Plan, which was developed with an age-friendly lens. Older adults were among the key stakeholders informing the plan. The plan addresses common…

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City population: 22640515.5 % over 60Joined Network in 2024

Community interventions to promote ageing in place through participatory approaches with older people

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The Village model is an innovative response to ageing populations with complex health and social care needs. In the US, where the Village model has been most extensively developed, older residents have worked together to form membership-based groups to address a variety of age-related needs.

The Manchester-based research project – Urban Villages – has tested…

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Started: 2018
Location: 3D Social Movement
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Urban development

Santa Izabel do Oeste

Santa Izabel do Oeste
Brazil

Santa Izabel do Oeste, localizada no sudoeste do Paraná, é reconhecida pela qualidade de vida oferecida, especialmente à população idosa, que representa 18,51% dos habitantes. A cidade, com sua rica…

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City population: 1407018.51 % over 60Joined Network in 2024

Equipo Motor líder del III Plan BCAM (Bilbao Ciudad Amigable)

Es un grupo reducido de personas mayores de Bilbao, cuya misión es: Participar en el impulso y seguimiento del `Plan Bilbao Ciudad Amigable con las personas mayores’ en estrecha colaboración con los responsables municipales y teniendo en cuenta las principales necesidades e inquietudes de las personas mayores de la ciudad y promoviendo su participación activa.

Lo…

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Started: 2019
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Other

Grupos Focales 2023

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Durante septiembre 2023 se han realizado grupos de trabajo organizados por el Ayuntamiento para compartir su opinión y visión sobre tres temas identificados en el Plan de Acción sobre los que habían mostrado un interés especial: 1) Bienestar físico y mental, preparación para la jubilación y para un envejecimiento activo . 2) Cómo fomentar las…

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Started: 2023
Location: pilar.gonzalez@trescantos.es, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Housing, Information and communication, Long-term care

Aukeragune – Programa de intervención comunitaria

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Aukeragune, es el primer centro de atención diurna y promoción de la participación comunitaria para personas mayores en Bilbao. Es un programa de intervención comunitaria donde algunas de sus actuaciones se producirán en el marco de la comunidad, más allá del espacio físico del Centro, y en clave de diálogo e interacción con otros recursos…

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Started: 2022
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Social protection

“Quiero tenerte conmigo”. Campaña sobre soledad no escogida.

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El Ayuntamiento de Elda, a través de la Instituto Municipal de Servicios Sociales, presenta la campaña de detección y prevención de la soledad no deseada ‘Quiero tenerte conmigo’ en nuestra ciudad, junto a Cruz Roja.

La soledad ha sido y es un concepto complejo e invisibilizado, debido al cambio de estilo de vida y social, ya…

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Started: 2022
Location: Elda, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Social protection

Centro Día para Personas Mayores en Mazamitla

Un Centro de Día para Personas Mayores es un excelente apoyo para aquellos que viven solos o que, aunque cuentan con familia, pasan la mayor parte del día solos debido a las ocupaciones de sus seres queridos. En algunos casos, estas personas se encuentran expuestas a riesgos físicos y emocionales que pueden contribuir al deterioro…

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Started: 2024
Location: Mazamitla, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Other, Social protection

Obras de Teatro dirigidas por La Nena Delgado

Para promover el envejecimiento saludable de las personas mayores nicolaítas, en la unidad gerontológica de San Nicolás de los Garza se realiza el taller de actuación para personas mayores que diariamente asisten a este espacio. Es importante el desarrollo de este tipo de actividades para las personas mayores, ya que este taller ayuda a la…

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Started: 2024
Location: San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Other

Participación de personas mayores en el Maratón de la Sierra Gorda

El día 16 de febrero 2024 se llevó a cabo la media Maratón de la Sierra Gorda en su edición número 52, con la participación de 37 personas mayores, que dieron dos vueltas a la pista en la unidad deportiva de nuestra ciudad.
Las personas mayores del municipio se estuvieron preparando con anticipación para este…

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Started: 2024
Location: Jalpan de Serra, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health

Thukher Club for Senior Citizens

The Thukher Club for Senior Citizens exemplifies an age-friendly practice specifically tailored to enhance the quality of life for older persons. Designed around the core principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability, this initiative directly addresses the unique needs and preferences of older citizens, enabling them to lead fulfilling, active, and connected lives.

Central to Thukher Club’s…

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Started: 2023
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health