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Age-friendly Cities and Communities in Québec: A Cross-Sectorial Approach

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The Québec Government’s Approach
• Canada’s first government policy on ageing (2012): Aging and Living Together, At Home, In One’s Community, In Québec
• First Action Plan 2012-2017
• Approach based on the concept of active ageing (WHO)
o Social participation
o Health
o Safety

Population Ageing in Québec
• Québec: One of the societies in…

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Started: 2020
Location: Municipalite Amie des Aines
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health

Electric vehicles Cavalier (Kavalir) in the City of Ljubljana

Accessibility of the City Centre is one of main priorities of the City Ljubljana. In the last few years The City Centre of Ljubljana is transformed into eco zone and it is closed to motorized traffic or has limited traffic regime. The public transport company Ljubljanski potniški promet is constantly striving to upgrade…

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Started: 2009
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Transportation

The senior fair i Hallstahammars municipality attracts many

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The senior fair attracts many

For the fourth time, the Senior Fair was held in Hallstahammar municipality and attracted a large number of visitors. Nearly 800 visitors came to this year’s Senior Fair. Hallstahammar municipality has 16 700 inhabitants. The theme for this year’s Senior Fair was Quality of Life for Seniors. This fair is organized…

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Started: 2020
Location: Hallstahammars municipality
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Digital senior- education starts

Digital senior starts
Do you think the digital nuts are difficult to crack. On January 22, the Municipality of Hallstahammar will start a study circle called DIGI +60 where we will help you (senior citizen) on the pile through the digital world. We will go through Bank ID, Swish, 1177 (Swedens national phone number to…

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Started: 2020
Location: Hallstahammars municipality
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Information and communication

Hallstahammar Municipality starts conversation groups for seniors

Hallstahammar Municipality starts conversation groups for seniors

According to the National Board of Health’s report from 2018, there is a strong connection between depression, social isolation and suicidal behavior. It takes time and energy from the elderly to take care of emotions such as anxiety, anxiety and anxiety. The mental ill-health of the elderly has not…

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Started: 2020
Location: Hallstahammars municipality
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Jockey Club Age-friendly City project – “Story of My Life”

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With the funding support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Helping Hand Cheung Muk Tau Holiday Centre for the Elderly organized the “Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project – Story of My Life” between March and June in 2017.

A group of 50 youth volunteers were recruited to write up the life stories of…

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Started: 2017
Location: TaiPo, China
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Other

Tech Connect

In August 2018 we commenced our Tech-connect program for adults and older people requiring tech help. The program runs every Thursday afternoon during school term, and engages Duke of Edinburgh volunteers from local high schools, supported by Kiama Library staff, to troubleshoot simple issues with mobile phones, tablets and laptops, and provide basic instruction to…

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Started: 2018
Location: Kiama, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Information and communication

Our Age Friendly Journey

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The short easy to read leaflet summarises the tangible achievements for Salford since we embarked on our Age-Friendly journey.

Salford started using the Word Health Organisation model back in 2014 as a way to bring together some ideas and projects which were important to older people’s health and wellbeing. These activities and events have been recognized…

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Started: 2019
Location: Salford, United Kingdom
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Labor

Age-Friendly Forum

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On January 19th the City of Brampton hosted an Age-Friendly Forum inviting residents to join the conversation of how to make Brampton a better place to live at all stages of life. As part of the City of Brampton’s ongoing work to develop an age-friendly strategy, the forum aimed to engage residents, City Staff and…

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Started: 2019
Location: Brampton
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Social protection

Activities of Kamome Housing Complex, Yokosuka City

Kamome Housing Complex in Yokosuka City is an old estate built in 1969. It is characterized by a high rate (57%) of residents aged 65 and over, and a large number of single older people from 60 to 80 years old. The complex’s neighborhood association, with the support from the Kanagawa Prefectural Government and the…

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Started: 2013
Location: Yokosuka City, Japan
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

Can Do image and video library

The Can Do image library is a collection of 80 photos and 3 videos that shows local people of all ages and abilities participating in the community in meaningful ways. The photos are recognisable; they show local faces, landmarks and businesses. The Can Do images and videos were designed to be used across Council directorates…

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Started: 2018
Location: Macedon Ranges, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Information and communication

Programme website: www.mayoresdebilbao.com

This is a website for older people in Bilbao. This initiative falls within our aim to assist older people in making progress in crossing the digital divide and getting involved with new technology, by working with a simple, friendly and accessible digital format that is in tune with their interests. The initiative aims to provide…

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Started: 2013
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Information and communication

Legal advisory service for older people

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The legal advisory service for older people (‘Servicio de Orientación Jurídica’ in Spanish, hereafter referred to as SOJ) was implemented throughout the month of November 2015 on the initiative of the Social Action Area of Bilbao City Council, in collaboration with the Bar Association of Bizkaia (‘Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Bizkaia’ or ‘ICASV’),…

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Started: 2015
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication, Social protection

MIRADA ACTIVA (“ACTIVE OUTLOOK”)

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This is a programme/network which aims to identify situations of loneliness and distress among older people and to respond as quickly as possible in order to prevent or remedy their potential adverse effects.

The programme seeks to involve associations of older people in the rapid detection of these situations, to channel this information to the Municipal…

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Started: 2013
Location: Bilbao, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Long-term care, Social protection

Establishment of Tai Po Dementia Care Link

The Salvation Army,  Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Tai Po Hospital have established the “Tai Po Dementia Care Link” on 1 June 2017. The “Tai Po Dementia Care Link” joins together 30 NGOs & local stakeholders in the Tai Po district, with the goal of helping to address the challenges associated with dementia with…

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Started: 2017
Location: TaiPo, China
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication

LoveFest

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Lovefest Perth brings together people with dementia, their families and service providers to build further interest and support for creating dementia friendly communities and services.

It does this by focusing the importance of love in the lives of people with dementia. Lovefest Perth has been shaped by local stakeholders, and begins with the launch of an…

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Started: 2018
Location: Melville
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Information and communication