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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

Ageing and Climate Change Workshop

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Age-Friendly Cardiff facilitated two Ageing and Climate Change Workshops at Cardiff Central Library Hub as part of an academic research project. The purpose of the sessions was for participants to reflect on how extreme weather affects their health and wellbeing. Researchers from the University of York and Heriot-Watt University asked older people to share their…

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Started: 2023
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Health, Housing, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

Wellbeing Support Service

Evaluated

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

Town of Oliver

Town of Oliver
Canada

Working towards becoming an age-friendly community is a good investment for the Town of Oliver, both for its existing older residents, but also for younger residents throughout their lifespan, as…

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City population: 509740 % over 60Joined Network in 2023

Virtual Reality for Seniors Program

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A virtual reality (VR) experience provided older adults and people living with dementia & their carers an opportunity for social connection and learning. Funded by a WA Department of Communities Age-friendly Communities grant, this project aimed to provide seniors and people living with dementia access to positive experiences, social connection and engagement with this new…

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Started: 2022
Location: City of Wanneroo, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health

Information Guide 2020 – Services for older people

An Information Guide of Services for Older People was produced in 2020 and will be updated annually. This guide formed part of the Health & Wellbeing Initiatives of the Clare Age Friendly Strategy 2018-2022. These guides were distributed to the Clare Cultural Companions members, Nursing Homes, Day Hospitals, those who avail of the Meals on…

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Started: 2020
Location: County Clare
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Other

Combatting Digital Isolation

Digital Nursing Home Initiative

The Age Friendly Clare digital nursing home initiative is about keeping all of our 16 nursing home residents connected; using technology to bring the outside in! Each nursing home is receiving an Alexa echo dot and an accompanying tablet. These devices empower residents to stay connected, which is vitally important especially during…

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Started: 2020
Location: County Clare
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Other

“A Flow of Words” in celebration of Poetry Day Ireland – April 30th 2020

A Flow of Words poetry booklet entitled “There will be Time” was produced in celebration of Poetry Day Ireland which took place on 30th April and formed part of a wellness initiative with our County Library Service. Together we developed ‘Wellbeing Packs’ for older members of the library who were isolated at home due to…

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Started: 2020
Location: County Clare
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Information and communication

Nelson

Nelson
New Zealand

The City For All Ages/ He Rautaki Whakatupuranga Strategy was developed by a community steering group with support from Nelson City Council and includes new actions aimed at making Nelson…

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City population: 5500020 % over 60Joined Network in 2022

Salisbury Seniors Alliance

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City of Salisbury is a World Health Organisation Age Friendly City and is currently in its fifth year of implementing the Age Friendly Strategic Plan. One initiative of the Age Friendly Strategic Plan is the establishment of Salisbury Seniors Alliance (SSA); a network of older active citizens who regularly meet with Council staff to discuss…

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Started: 2018
Location: City of Salisbury, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Other

Til Til

Til Til
Chile

At present, the commune of Til Til,  Metropolitana Region of Chile, has several areas of intervention focused on older people, carried out by  different community partners/agents at the local level. More Details

City population: 1931215 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Liberty

Liberty
United States of America

Thanks to an AARP Livable Communities Challenge Grant awarded to Aging Well in Waldo County in the Spring of 2019, the Liberty Library was able to replace their outside lights…

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City population: 96419 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Jones County

Jones County
United States of America

In today’s fast-paced and bustling society, it may seem impossible to find a place that offers both tranquility and excitement within the same area. Jones County, in Middle Georgia, is…

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City population: 2866917.6 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Citrus County

Citrus County
United States of America

We have several Divisions within County Government that provide services that are age friendly. The Support Services Division provides congregate and home delivered meals, community centers, facility and in‐home services…

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City population: 14572144 % over 60Joined Network in 2021

Town of Ajax

Town of Ajax
Canada

Ajax is a community that is strongly committed to equity through its policies, services, programs, and spaces. It is our goal to ensure everything available to residents is inclusive and…

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City population: 12178016 % over 60Joined Network in 2020