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Guías por un día – proyecto intergeneracional

La actividad “Guías por un Día” se enmarca en el proyecto intergeneracional que desde la Concejalía de Mayores se promueve con el objetivo de que personas de diferentes edades se relacionen e intercambien aprendizajes y conocimientos.

Se trata de poner en valor el papel que las personas tienen como transmisores de conocimientos y experiencias, independientemente de…

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Started: 2023
Location: Fuenlabrada, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Long-term care

Installation of hand railings and seats

Since the population aging is becoming a critical issue in the recent years, the Southern District is also taking proactive approach in coping with this new challenge. Apart from assuring sufficient provision of healthcare and social welfare service to older persons, directing more resources on enhancing facilities in the community is also important on building…

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Started: 2023
Location: HKSouthernDistrict, China
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Other

Moravia

Moravia
Costa Rica

En el cantón de Moravia cuenta con el “Programa de envejecimiento activo y saludable” con los ejes temáticos:
• Área física, emocional, cognitiva y social y cultural.
• Promover la…

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City population: 6325917.09 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Camilo Aldao

Camilo Aldao
Argentina

La composición poblacional de Camilo Aldao se caracteriza por un elevado porcentaje de personas mayores de 60 años (18%) con un aumento exponencial de personas de 80 años.
En base…

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City population: 519718 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Sibu

Sibu
Malaysia

There are 8 Standing Committees in Sibu Municipal Council in making relevant policies for community in Sibu. After joining this network, Sibu Municipal Council would like to learn about mechanism…

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City population: 28000012.3 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Penang Island

Penang Island
Malaysia

The state of Penang includes Penang Island, where the capital city – George Town – is located, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley). Penang island, measuring about 301 square kilometers,…

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City population: 79431314.87 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Vienna

Vienna
Austria

Vienna has nearly two million residents, with over 400,000 aged 60 and over. A wealth of green space, social housing, an excellent health-care system, extensive social welfare services and its…

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City population: 190000022 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Upplands-Bro

Upplands-Bro
Sweden

Upplands-Bro is a municipality in Sweden that is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for older adults. As part of our age-friendly initiative, Upplands-Bro has implemented several activities…

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City population: 3301320 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council
ScotlandUnited Kingdom

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to building the capacity of older people and facilitating improved health & wellbeing in older age. One of the ways we do this is through…

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City population: 32263027 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Puerto Gonzalo Moreno-Pando

Puerto Gonzalo Moreno-Pando
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Entre las acciones que se promueven y consideran desde el municipio, se encuentran:

  • Establecer las bases de atención, orientación y los procedimientos prácticos consideradas como estándares mínimos que deben ser impulsados…

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City population: 816060 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Promoting community support and health services for all ages in Saitama, Japan

This age-friendly practice is about how a local community and hospital promoting health and preventing diseases by creating an age-friendly environment in Saitama, Japan. By expanding preventative health services, organizing group activities, and emphasizing the importance of health-conscious choices, local residents are empowered to take control of their own health and well-being. Through effective service…

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Started: 1978
Location: Saitama Prefecture, Japan, Japan
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Health

Provision of a “Home Fire Safety Check”

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The Clare Age-Friendly Programme Manager & Older People’s Council have worked with the Clare County Fire and Rescue Service to highlight the importance of having a working smoke detector and encouraging older people and those living alone to avail of a free home inspection under its Community Fire Safety programme.
This is a free pre-arranged…

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Started: 2023
Location: County Clare, Ireland
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Information and communication

「智」樂長者 Fun Activities for Older Persons

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The Caritas Community Centre – Caine Road organised the ” Fun Activities for the Elderly” programme, which was subsidised under the Community Involvement Fund of Home Affairs Department. The objective of the programme was to enhance the community participation of older adults and build a support network among those who live alone and senior leaders.…

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Started: 2022
Location: Central and Western District, China
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Social protection

Wellbeing Support Service

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The Cardiff Wellbeing Support Service is a team within Cardiff’s Hubs & Library Service, which works closely with citizens who are often older, socially isolated and experience challenges by helping them become more active and engaged in their community and seeks to boost a participant’s health and wellbeing.
They provide short term, one-to-one mentoring from…

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Started: 2022
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Active Ageing Center

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The fully equipped Active Ageing Centre is a community hub for older adults in Pengerang. Weekly community exercise sessions, designed to improve older adults’ dynamic balance and prevent falls, occur at the centre while home exercise therapies are also shared. A training program was conducted for the local family members on the aspects of wheelchair safety,…

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Started: 2020
Location: Pengerang, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

Local Emergency Planning Guide for Older Persons

Ready for Living (Gore District Council, Local Government) alongside our local Emergency management agency ‘Emergency Management Southland’ developed a ‘Emergency Planning Guide – A guide to Local Emergency Preparedness, your Hazards and more for Older People’ booklet specifically for the Gore District. The idea came about due to the increase of extreme weather events, natural…

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Started: 2022
Location: Gore, New Zealand
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Information and communication, Social protection

The Teri Project

This initiative aims to address social isolation amongst residents of long-term care (LTC) homes by building intergenerational friendships with university students. The students participate as a part of their undergraduate internships from the fields of Nursing, Social Work and Child and Youth Care programs. The older residents and students are connected to build one-on-one friendships…

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Started: 2021
Location: Toronto, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Long-term care

Sorata

Sorata
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Entre las acciones orientadas a promover una ciudad amigable con las personas mayores, desde el municipio ya se realizan las siguientes:

Se fortalece a la Asociación municipal de Personas Adultas Mayores…

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City population: 2351213.1 % over 60Joined Network in 2023