Staircase Improvement Project to Increase the Accessibility of Public Spaces

In response to the continuous growth of the older adult population in the Southern District of Hong Kong, enhancing public spaces to ensure that they are safe for those with mobility restrictions is critical. The District invested in improving a staircase leading to Ap Lei Chau Main Street’s bus terminal, a key space for older…

Started: 2022
Location: HKSouthernDistrict, China
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Other

“Stay connected” through the Network of volunteers

In June 2022, the general meeting of Slovene volunteers for quality and healthy ageing was convened in the age-friendly municipality of Komenda. The Anton Trstenjak Institute has established the Volunteer Network for Healthy and Quality Ageing which through years of common work has spread and is active in several Slovene age-friendly local communities. Hundreds of…

Started: 2022
Location: Slovene Network of Age-friendly Cities, Slovenia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Icon Booklets

A research project that took place between 2020 – 2021 called ‘Adapt Tech, Accessible Technology’ led by Dr Deborah Morgan, has resulted in a useful resource aimed at older people who use (or would like to use!) smart devices. The ‘icon booklet’ illustrates various common app icons that are often found on smartphones, together with…

Started: 2022
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Information and communication

Updated Action plan of Kwun Tong District 2021

Age-friendly Action Plan of Kwun Tong District 2021 (Updated Version)

This updated version of…

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07 Nov, 2022, by KwunTong, Strategies and Action Plans

Campaña “Trato por un Buen Trato”

CAMPAÑA “TRATO POR UN BUEN TRATO” 2022 y FESTEJO DEL “DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LAS PERSONAS MAYORES”

El 15 de Junio, conmemorando el Día Internacional de toma de conciencia del abuso y maltrato en la vejez, desde la Secretaría de Salud, se lanzó la campaña Trato por un Buen Trato.
En Vicente López se la tomó para…

Started: 2022
Location: VicenteLopez, Argentina
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Information and communication

Espaço de Convivência realiza visitas e entrega de materiais

O Espaço de Conivência à Pessoa Idosa é um projeto da Secretaria de Assistência Social, mantido pela Prefeitura Municipal de Pato Branco, o qual atende pessoas com idade superior a 60 (sessenta) anos, ambos os sexos, independe de raça, credo e/ou ideologia política, que sejam autônomos em suas necessidades básicas. Neste momento estão sendo atendidos…

Started: 2020
Location: Pato Branco, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Other, Social protection