Age-friendly toolkit

While celebrating increased life expectancy, stakeholders in vocational education and training (VET) concur on the fact that the demands of longevity and demographic transition require cultivating novel professional roles and skill sets.

In response to these needs, the AGE-FRIENDLY TOOLKIT project has formulated a training curriculum for a ground-breaking role: the “Reference Professional for Inclusive Ageing…

Started: 2023
Location: Multiple, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education

Centre de ressources pour le vieillissement

Le portail de gérontologie est un centre de ressources pour le vieillissement sous forme d’entreprise social. Nous offrons un service gratuit d’orientation et d’information aux familles. Nous édition un annuaire regroupant les contacts utiles qu’on distribue aux personnes âgées. Nous avons plusieurs partenaires associatifs et économique que nous soutenons à travers notre logistique et avec…

Started: 2022
Location: Algiers, Algeria
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Information design for preventing falls in older adults

Falls in older adults have become a major public health concern worldwide. Fall-related injuries are a leading cause of pain, disability, loss of independence, and premature death. Those consequences may not only affect people’s functional status and quality of life but also bring high financial and medical expenses. In mainland China, falls are the leading…

Started: 2024
Location: Yuexiu District, China
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication

Healthy Diet Communication for Older Persons

China is a developing country with a rural population of over 500 million. Defeng Village, Luogang Town, Guangdong Province is an underdeveloped region in China. 80% of the young and middle-aged population go out to work, and remaining population is predominantly older persons.

A survey found that older persons in Defeng Village have limited capacity to…

Started: 2023
Location: Defeng Village, Xingning Luogang Town, Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, Mainland China, China
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication

Accessibility of medication information for older persons

Evaluated

Older persons often take several medications to treat chronic diseases. However, the support ecosystem for optimizing medication use by older persons is either lacking or not properly optimized. Medication safety issues are particularly prominent amongst older persons.

In China, outpatient pharmacists provide patients with guidance on how to take medication on time, in the right amount,…

Started: 2022
Location: China, Guangdong, Guangzhou City/Tianhe District, Yuexiu District, China
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Information and communication

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…

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

The Welsh Government: The Strategy for an Ageing Society

The Welsh Government’s vision is for an age-friendly Wales that supports people to live and age well and upholds the independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment, and dignity of older people always.

The Strategy for an Ageing Society adopts a rights-based approach that promotes equality and social justice across a range of policy areas and places older people’s…

Started: 2021
Location: Welsh Government, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Office for older persons with organized volunteering

Evaluated

The municipality of Log – Dragomer has an office for older persons where information can be obtained about rights and options after retirement, about volunteer activities, and what is happening in the municipality regarding older persons. This year, a dementia point will also be established in the office, as well as the possibility of professional…

Started: 2021
Location: Log - Dragomer, Slovenia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Long-term care

Assistive technology enhancing lives

Assistive technology is essential for inclusion and participation, especially among people with disabilities and older persons. The Global report on assistive technology reveals that 2 in 3 people over the age of 60 need assistive technology.

Tanzania’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, and HelpAge International are working together to improve health care for older…

Started: 2022
Location: Morogoro, United Republic of Tanzania
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Talleres y gimnasia de mantenimiento para personas mayores

En agosto de 2022 se comenzaron a realizar actividades con las personas mayores de Estubeny, con la idea de comenzar a reactivarlas sea de forma motriz como a nivel emocional.

Durante todo el mes de agosto se comenzó con las clases de aquagym y en septiembre con diferentes talleres que van desde taller de la memoria,…

Started: 2022
Location: gnafcc, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Education

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…

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

Active Ageing Center

Evaluated

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,…

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

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…

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

Senior Citizen Activity Centre (Pusat Kegiatan Warga Emas)

The Senior Citizen Activity Centre (Pusat Kegiatan Warga Emas, PKWE) was established by Tutong District’s Community Development Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports on 12th March 2013. This Centre aims to serve as a platform for older citizens to stay active and contribute to their community.

This Centre acts as a place for older citizens…

Started: 2017
Location: Tutong District, Brunei Darussalam
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Other

Local Sherrif dispatcher takes initiative to ensure safety

I’m on supplemental oxygen. Our electricity is pretty reliable here, but when it went off I called the sheriff’s office to let them know I might be in trouble if it didn’t come back on before my battery unit ran out. Jessica Paulsen took the initiative to compile a list of people who…

Started: 2019
Location: Pocahontas Iowa USA,, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Labor

ODONTOGERIATRIA BUSCANDO SORRISO

ODONTOGERIATRIA BUSCANDO SORRISOS – é um projeto de extensão vinculado a Universidade Tiradentes em Aracaju (SE). Consiste num trabalho idealizado na premissa de que para atender adequadamente às necessidades de saúde da população idosa, é preciso investir na capacitação acadêmica. Desse modo, as atividades de extensão trazem vivências aos nossos discentes através do desenvolvimento de…

Started: 2016
Location: Aracaju, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health

Projeto Arte e Movimento

Evaluated

RESUMO: PROJETO ARTE E MOVIMENTO
O projeto de intervenção da Secretaria Municipal de Assistência Social de Irati-PR através do departamento da Política Municipal dos direitos da pessoa idosa, tem como objeto a promoção de oficinas socioeducativas para pessoas idosas na área urbana e rural no município de
Irati, corroborando com ações de convivência familiar e…

Started: 2018
Location: Irati, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Long-term care

Universal design and age-friendly society

The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) newest handbook on age-friendly communities is now available in English. Several other booklets with examples of universal design and age-friendly society from Norwegian municipalities and counties are already available in English. Universal design is about creating good, inclusive communities where everyone can participate. By learning from each…

Started: 2018
Location: Norway , Norway
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Social protection, Transportation, Urban development

Due passi in salute con le Acli

Within this initiative, a series of naturalistic and cultural outings will be organized within the territory. Participants will get the opportunity to receive advice and information on good practices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Participants will be asked to participate in at least four of the outings, and use the “Two steps” app for the…

Started: 2017
Location: Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health

Social Participation through Art and Culture

Naš Most started bringing together seniors from Zenica and surrounding areas through artistic and cultural initiatives. Most association members hadn’t previously engaged in creative activities. They learn new skills, teach one another, and make new friends. A yearly membership fee of 25 convertible marks allows participation in all association activities, but non-members can attend Naš…

Started: 2013
Location: Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Education, Information and communication, Urban development

Muoversi

Evaluated

Muoversi is an individualized transport and accompaniment service that allows greater transportation access to those dealing with mobility issues or disabilities. This service guarantees equal access to public services for the whole population. Through the provision of free transport, Muoversi hopes to foster dignity and autonomy to all of those living in Trento.

Started: 2004
Location: Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health

Spazio Argento

Spazio Argento is the new service system dedicated to older adults providing wider coverage and greater specificity of services for older people in the Trentino valleys strengthening welfare services and the contributions to the territorial social / health planning.

Started: 2019
Location: Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

Guideline Development: Functionality and Social Participation

Our goal is to develop a clinical practice guideline that enables physically frail older people to live independently and to participate in the community as long as possible.
Maintaining functionality is not only important for being able to live independently, it also reduces the burden of the caregiver and it influences the well-being of both.…

Started: 2020
Location: Belgium, Belgium
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health

See Me. Know Me.

Evaluated

See Me. Know Me is relevant to people who are ageing or for those who have ageing parents/ loved ones, and it offers an opportunity to strengthen connections with friends and family. It is designed to help seniors reflect on what is meaningful to them, articulate what gives them a sense of purpose and ultimately…

Started: 2019
Location: Australia, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Other

CoHousing Initiative in Trento

Trento has commenced a cohousing initiative engaging different actors in the project including the research center (FBK), the community of the valleys and the Trentino housing institute which assisted in finding funds via the EU, identifying suitable properties (from the city of Trento), and supporting the “community of co-housers” through simplified administrative procedures.

The SAD cooperation…

Started: 2014
Location: Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Housing

Engaging older adults during a pandemic

There are 200 thousand older adults in Krakow (26% of the whole city population). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and emergency measures such as sheltering in place have left many older adults feeling lonely, isolated and disconnected with the World. In Krakow there are many centres dedicated to serving older adults within the city…

Started: 2020
Location: Krakow, Poland
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health, Other

Salute +

Trentino Salute + is a free app where a virtual coach interacts with the user by proposing a series of “health challenges”, encouraging individuals to become involved and active in their daily lives.

Started: 2018
Location: Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health

Impronte

“Impronte” (“Footprints” in English) is aimed to promote active and healthy ageing through the use of geocaching maps and pedometers for monitoring average steps taken.

The initiative is intended to enhance the physical, mental and social potential of older people. Furthermore, geocaching allows to share and strengthen the interest in the historical and artistic heritage of…

Started: 2017
Location: Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health

Adaptation de l’habitat pour un maintien à domicile

Pour permettre aux âgés de rester à domicile (ce qu’ils souhaitent le plus souvent), il est important de pouvoir adapter les logements au vieillissement et à la dépendance. Nous avons, nous municipalité, conventionné avec une ergothérapeute (prestataire de service), qui se rend au domicile des personnes intéressées, accompagnée d’un technicien en bâtiment de la ville…

Started: 2017
Location: Schoelcher (Martinique FWI), France
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Housing

Mapping a city

A town is divided into spatial segments. Teams of 1-2 older people and 1-2 children or youngsters (ca. 13+) go together to map places in the segment that are dirty and neglected but need only a small improvement, mostly in appearance (cleaning a corner, painting a banister), tiny accessories (bench, basket) or complements (a sign).…

Started: 2019
Location: Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, Czechia
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Urban development

An Age-Friendly Approach to Disaster Recovery

Download: Northeast Victoria, Australia: An Age-friendly Approach to Disaster Recovery

We are all aware…

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22 May, 2020, by gnafcc, Guides and Toolkits, Publications

Ribaforada

Spain

El Ayuntamiento de Ribaforada solicita su adhesión a la Red Mundial de Ciudades y Comunidades Amigables con las Personas Mayores. Hasta ahora se ha realizado un proceso participativo que ha…

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City population: 374218.81 % over 60Joined Network in 2020

Ispaster

Spain

El ayuntamiento de Ispaster se incorporó al programa de Euskadi Lagunkoia Sustraietatik en julio de 2017. El trabajo en el municipio comenzó con la creación de un grupo motor que…

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City population: 72828.04 % over 60Joined Network in 2020

Ehsan Club (Centre for Elderly Empowerment & Care – Ehsan)

Evaluated

Older persons have rights in the community and from those around them such as to be treated with respect and dignity. Yet, sometimes family members find that the challenges of day to day life and preoccupation with work limit their ability to adequately care for their loved ones.

The need for adequate social care has been…

Started: 2014
Location: Doha, Izghawa, Al Shamal - Qatar, Qatar
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication

Mayores de hoy: changing paradigms around aging

‘Mayores de hoy’ is an online community started in 2012 with the goal of making academic information about aging accessible for older people. A monthly average of 10,000 people visit mayoresdehoy.com. The top 5 accessed pages (posts) are:

“Fashion for elderly women beyond 60 years old”.
“As you can… get advantages of the INAPAM Card benefits”.
“Swim suits…

Started: 2012
Location: Toluca, Mexico, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Urban development

MyHealthE.net-Making health education resources more accessible

www.MyHealthE.net is making collaboration easier with local area hospitals, advocacy groups, government and more to place health education classes on ONE website. This makes it easier for patients and caregivers to find the health education they seek.

The research created the strategic plan and we are now in the implementation process.

“The 2017 KIPDA Needs Report, conducted…

Started: 2019
Location: Age Friendly Louisville, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication

Seniors Helping Other Seniors (SHOP)

Evaluated

The handyman SHOP program consists of 12 volunteers that build and install ramps and handrails for Weld County residents. Sylvia McWilliams, a client said these words, “You Done Good.” These volunteers give freely of their time and talents working to create safer homes for older adults and people with disabilities and cannot afford to hire…

Started: 1992
Location: Greeley/Weld County Colorado, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Housing

Town of San Anselmo

United States of America

The Town of San of San Anselmo is currently developing its agency work plan, which includes goals and objectives for each of the seven Town departments spanning the next 5…

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City population: 1258024 % over 60Joined Network in 2019

An online education program on the care of older people: the Centre for Innovation and Education in Aged Care (CIEAC)

Evaluated

The Centre for Innovation and Education in Aged Care (CIEAC) provides a free online education program suitable for anyone with an interest in evidence-based care promoting the well-being of older people. The Centre was established within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University in Burwood, Australia in 2012. The primary aim of the…

Started: 2012
Location: Burwood, Victoria, Australia, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care

Mobility Scouts: Engaging older people

Mobility Scouts is an Erasmus+ project implemented by partners working in the fields of social policy and research, social gerontology and adult education in Austria (Vienna, queraum. social & cultural research) , Germany (Hanau, ISIS), Italy (Rome, Lunaria), Lithuania (Kaunas, Seniors Initiatives Center) and the Netherlands (Zutphen, OVN-NL). The Mobility Scouts project was implemented in…

Started: 2016
Location: Vienna (AT), Hanau (DE), Zutphen (NL), Rome (IT), Kaunas (LT), Germany
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication, Transportation, Urban development

Age Friendly University Global Network

The AFU Global Network led by Dublin City University (DCU) is committed to working to promote and support an inclusive approach to healthy and active aging. Since commencing in 2012 DCU developed Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University which set out a framework for institutions of higher education to embrace age-friendly practices. In DCU we…

Started: 2012
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation

International Technical Meeting on Aging in Place

Québec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services, the World Health Organization (WHO), France’s Ministère…

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19 Dec, 2018, by gnafcc, Events, Publications

NeighborLink Indianapolis Low-Income Senior Home Repairs

Evaluated

The mission of NeighborLink Indianapolis is to offer an improved quality of life to very low-income senior homeowners and homeowners with disabilities in Indianapolis, Indiana by providing free home repairs and modifications necessary to allow older people to remain in their own homes safely and with dignity. Many of these homeowners are living in unsafe,…

Started: 2013
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Housing

Building A Seniors’ Campus – Age-Friendly Housing Practice

Evaluated

County of Simcoe’s vision was to build a state-of-the-art, “60+” adult lifestyle community compatible with an “aging at home” philosophy to meet the increasing need for varied older adult housing options. Georgian Village is a campus that features an entire continuum of housing alternatives to support varied socio-economic needs offering many levels of care ‘under…

Started: 2013
Location: Simcoe County Age-Friendly Community, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Education, Health, Housing, Information and communication, Labor, Long-term care, Social protection, Transportation

Berkshire County Residential Aging In Place Workbook & Video

The purpose of the Home Refurbishment Programme in the Barcelona province (except for the city of Barcelona itself) is to guarantee minimum levels of accessibility, safety, hygiene, habitability and energy efficiency by carrying out refurbishment work in the homes of the most vulnerable older people. The aim is to meet the challenge of an ageing…

Started: 2009
Location: Province of Barcelona (except the city of Barcelona), Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Housing, Other

World Health Organization Seminar: Healthy Ageing and Health Equity (1 October 2018)

On the International Day of Older Persons 2018, three former heads of country offices,…

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03 Oct, 2018, by gnafcc, News, Videos

Stonington

United States of America

Please see “Thriving in Place Downeast – By the Numbers”, a summary of projects and activities conducted in the first two years of our 3-year Thriving in Place grant. These…

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City population: 104330 % over 60Joined Network in 2018

Age-friendly Akita City in Action

In 2011, Akita became the first Japanese member of the Global Network for Age-friendly…

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02 Apr, 2018, by gnafcc, Publications

Age-friendly cities and communities – a global perspective

Age-friendly cities and communities – a global perspective, edited by Tine Buffel, Sophie Handler…

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23 Jan, 2018, by gnafcc, Publications

2017 IFA / WHO Webinar Series: Rural and Remote Age-friendly Communities

The International Federation on Aging and the World Health Organization Department of Ageing…

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09 Nov, 2017, by gnafcc, Events, News

2017 IFA / WHO Webinar Series: Improving experiences for older people through a network of technology and innovation

The International Federation on Aging and the World Health Organization Department of Ageing and…

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16 Aug, 2017, by gnafcc, Events, News

Casper, WY

United States of America

The City of Casper provides the most direct service to seniors through its support for the Casper Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, the United Way, and the Casper Area Transit…

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City population: 6030014 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Deer Isle, Maine

United States of America

Please see the attached document “Thriving in Place Downeast – By The Numbers”, a summary of projects and activities conducted in the first two years of our 3-year Thriving in…

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City population: 1975Joined Network in 2017

Monte Sereno

United States of America

The City has just adopted a “Complete Streets” Resolution which emphasizes equity in transportation for all users; with sensitivity toward older persons. The City has partnered with the Town of…

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City population: 348526 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Wan Chai District

China

United States of America

Incorporated on Sept. 10, 2002, the Village of Palmetto Bay is the 33rd municipality in Miami-Dade County. The Village of Palmetto Bay is a vibrant community of more than 24,000…

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City population: 2400012 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Penobscot

Engagement with council libraries and community hubs

Evaluated

The Hutt city council in partnership with Age Concern (an NGO) started a programme for seniors who were all clients of Age Concern accredited visitor service. They are people who are identified as socially isolated and lonely. Once a month a group of seniors are picked up from home by a volunteer driver in a…

Started: 2016
Location: The city of Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
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Paris

France

Paris offre de nombreuses prestations aux personnes de plus de 60 ans notamment au travers de son Centre d’action sociale (CASVP). Pour favoriser le lien social, ses clubs seniors proposent…

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City population: 222044520.8 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Happy 500th! GNAFCC welcomes Paris, France: our 500th member

Photos (C) Wikimedia Commons

Today, 19 June 2017, WHO’s Global Network for…

The Government of Western Australia is the first Australian Affiliate to the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities

WHO extends a warm welcome to the Government of Western Australia, the newest Affiliate…

Création d’une fonction de conseiller des aînés. Ce travailleur social est dédié à plein temps à la coordination de l’ensemble des initiatives en faveur des aînés, au développement de projets,…
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City population: 2813824 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Soria

The City adopted its General Plan in 2013, acknowledging the growing population (and needs) of an aging community. The Community Vitality Chapter (or “Element”) establishes the following programs to support More Details

City population: 1400019 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Campbell, California

Belgium

Face au phénomène de vieillissement démographique constaté au sein de ses 38 communes, la Province de Namur a insufflé plusieurs initiatives afin de répondre aux besoins des aînés et d’encadrer…

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City population: 48920423.86 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Spain

Desde sus inicios el programa Rompiendo Distancias supuso una respuesta flexible a las necesidades y preferencias de las personas mayores, en relación con el envejecimiento activo, pues sus objetivos, cuya…

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City population: 40747.2 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Grandas de Salime

Spain

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City population: 93131 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Valdés

United States of America

The City has developed 2.53 acres per 1000 residents of municipal park and recreation facilities that provide residents with a variety of programs and services. Facilities include the Santa Clara…
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City population: 12700014 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

MRC de La Matanie

Canada

C’est autour de 7 axes d’intervention que la MRC a choisi d’élaborer son plan d’action. À chacun d’eux est rattaché un enjeu issu des consultations réalisées auprès des partenaires du…

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City population: 2100025 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

The Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) extends a warm welcome to…

2017 IFA / WHO Webinar Series: Core Indicators of Age-friendliness

The International Federation on Aging and the World Health Organization Department of Ageing and…

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13 Mar, 2017, by gnafcc, Events, News

Phoenix, Arizona

United States of America

Public areas are clean and pleasant.
B. Green spaces and outdoor seating are sufficient in number, well-maintained and safe.
C.Pavements are well-maintained, free of obstructions and reserved for pedestrians.…
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City population: 151300025 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Brooksville, Maine

The Senior Connector Program

Evaluated

The Senior Connector program is a volunteer program offering resources and referrals to seniors, their families and caregivers. Senior Connectors empower others with knowledge to make informed decisions. Connections are made by senior volunteers through face to face contact with their peers in the communities where they live.In 2013 Volunteer Halton, a program of Community…

Started: 2014
Location: Region of Halton, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Kingsport works to engage older people in our community in a variety of ways. Our ONEKingsport Summit involved over 200 citizen volunteers in development and implementation of initiatives to help…

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City population: 5329629 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

2017 IFA / WHO Webinar Series first presentation: Age-friendly Environments

The International Federation on Aging and the World Health Organization Department of Ageing and…

Brampton

Canada

The City of Brampton’s first Age-Friendly Strategy and Action Plan (“the Plan”) was endorsed by Council on June 19, 2019, and represents a major milestone in moving the community forward…

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City population: 7000009 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Derry City and Strabane

United Kingdom

In September 2013 the Legacy Derry City Council made a commitment to becoming an Age Friendly City by signing the WHO Age Friendly Declaration. At the beginning of the Age…

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City population: 28395Joined Network in 2017

Tai Po District

China

Tai Po District was once an idyllic village town in Hong Kong. After years of rapid development, it has transformed into a modern town with a population of about 300…

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City population: 31050020.19 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Sha Tin District

China

Sha Tin District

The concept of Age Friendly is shifting the way we think about getting older. In Sha Tin, we encourage active ageing by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and…

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City population: 66020013.97 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Kwun Tong District

China

Kwun Tong is one of the earliest developed urban areas in Hong Kong with its planning and development history dated back to the 1950s. The district currently ranks third among…

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City population: 63990016.7 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Rock Through The Ages – a musical get together for all ages

Rock Through The Ages is a social participation initiative based on the PhD research of Dr Julia Jones, the CEO of Found in Music. The primary aim is to harness the popular music taste of several generations to facilitate events that encourage inter-generational social participation. These events were first run in this community between 2011…

Started: 2011
Location: Folkestone / Shepway, Kent, United Kingdom
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
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Logatec

Slovenia

The local program of social protection complements the program of social protection at the state level and represents a system of measures aimed at preventing and resolving social problems of…

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City population: 1430020 % over 60Joined Network in 2017

Imperia

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City population: 57530 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Mont-Saint-Grégoire

Canada

– Club de l’Âge d’or qui veille à l’organisation d’activités au Centre communautaire situé au 45, rang de la Montagne, à Mont-Saint-Grégoire (repas des Fêtes, souper spaghetti, jeu de pétanque,…

City population: 102419815 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Age Friendly Business

East Lindsey is a project funded by Big Lottery’s Ageing Better Programme and is aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older people. Full details of our activities and strands can be found on our website http://tedineastlindsey.co.uk/. The project is managed by the charity Community Lincs.Included in our project is the Age Friendly Business award.…

Started: 2016
Location: East Lindsey, United Kingdom
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors:

Ostrów Wielkopolski

Poland

The authorities of Ostrów Wielkopolski, aware of the challenges associated with an aging population and the increasing role that seniors play in a social life, have taken a number of…

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City population: 7200023 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Municipalité de La Macaza

Canada

Plan d’action de la Politique de la famille et des aînés de La Macaza

Mission de la politique
Saint-Gabriel-Lalemant se donne pour mission d’offrir un milieu de vie de qualité et sécuritaire, afin de faire grandir le sentiment d’appartenance des gabriellois et les liens…

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City population: 78529 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Ville d’Otterburn Park

Canada

– Dîner des aînés;
– Pickelball (patinoire multifonctionnelle Centre Edmond Auclair);
– Associations de balle et de broomball pour 50 ans et plus;
– Mise en place du Club de…

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City population: 839716.6 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Municipalité de St-Thomas-Didyme

Canada

Mettre un frein à l’âgisme;
Sait adapter ses politiques; ses services; ses structures;
Agit de façon globale et intégrée;
Favorise la participation des personnes aînées;
S’appuie sur la concertation et la mobilisation des citoyens…
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City population: 67737 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Canada

SERVICES OFFERTS AUX AÎNÉS À SAINTE-EULALIE

Le lancement des politiques MADA concertées s’est fait en grande pompe en novembre 2014 à Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge. Depuis, plusieurs projets ont pu être financés par la CRÉ Montérégie Est au bénéfice…

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City population: 257521.8 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Le Faubourg – Gatineau (Milieu urbain)

Projet de recherche Municipalités & Villes amies des aînés au Québec – Des modèles…

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14 Dec, 2016, by gnafcc, News, Videos

La Brunante – Racine (Milieu rural)

Projet de recherche Municipalités & Villes amies des aînés au Québec – Des modèles…

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14 Dec, 2016, by gnafcc, Videos

SENIORS EXPO – Northern Territory

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Council on the Ageing Northern Territory (COTA NT) organises a SENIORS EXPO, the only event of its kind in the Northern Territory, once a year and invites seniors’ community groups, organisations, service providers, businesses with a seniors’ focus and local, Territory and Australian government agencies to attend and contribute through holding an activity, running stall…

Started: 2015
Location: Darwin, Australia
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors:

The South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Arts Exhibition

Evaluated

The University of Sheffield has led the development and coordination of a dementia creative arts exhibition in South Yorkshire since 2009. The exhibition is intended as an annual opportunity to showcase the creative talents of people with dementia and all affected by the syndrome. Each year a theme is decided by the organising committee –…

Started: 2009
Location: South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors:

Radevormwald

Germany

There are currently various cooperations existing, targeting the well-being of senior citizens. The supporting association aktiv55plus undertook the municipal task of doing the care counselling, it conducts activating home visits…

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City population: 2300022 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

China Launches First Guiding Opinion on Livable Living Environment

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BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua Zhang Ximin) National Committee on Aging held a…

Wayne, Maine

United States of America

Our town has an extensive informal network of neighbors and relatives helping each other. We also have a recent intiative- Sustain Wayne- which focuses on community and sustainability, and which…

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City population: 105025 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Pinecrest, Florida

United States of America

The Village of Pinecrest’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Office of the Mayor provide events and activities on a regularly scheduled basis. At the Pinecrest Community Center there is…

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City population: 1908819.44 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

United States of America

The Adult and Aging Services Division of the Sonoma County Human Services Department consolidates the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Adult Protective Services, In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Linkages, the Multipurpose…

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City population: 49980124 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Oslo Mayor Takes a Stand Against Ageism

In honor of the International Day of Older Persons, watch the Mayor of Oslo,…

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28 Sep, 2016, by gnafcc, Events, News, Videos

An Age-Friendly City: How far has London come?

This independent assessment, by Drs Anthea Tinker and Jay Ginn of King’s College London…

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28 Sep, 2016, by gnafcc, Age-Friendly Assessments

Young people and seniors working together in their community

Evaluated

In 1984, the City of Pointe-Claire created the Aid for Seniors program providing seniors with household chores and outdoor maintenance work carried out free of charge by students. This program enables low-income seniors to remain in their homes longer, helps break their isolation, and promotes involvement in the community, employment for young people, and inter-generational…

Started: 1984
Location: City of Pointe-Claire, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Busan

Republic of Korea

Under the goal of establishing a happy and age-friendly city, Busan Metropolitan City has been implementing various policies focused on providing a comfortable retirement life for the elderly. Our policies…

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City population: 355454322.15 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Skerries: Age Friendly Town

This video highlights Age Friendly Town, that Skerries, Ireland is doing towards making the community more…

La ville de Lons le Saunier mène des actions en faveur des personnes âgées depuis toujours. En effet, le foyer-logement Colbert, géré par le CCAS (Centre Communal d’Action Sociale) existe…

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City population: 1785019 % over 60Joined Network in 2016

Acting for Ageing – a toolkit for organizing innovative events on the World report on ageing and health

Are you thinking about or planning to put on an event on ageing and…

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11 Jan, 2016, by gnafcc, Guides and Toolkits

Measuring the age-friendliness of cities: A guide to using core indicators

“Measuring the age-friendliness of cities: a guide to using core indicators” provides technical guidance…

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08 Jan, 2016, by gnafcc, Guides and Toolkits

The Halton HomeShare Program

The Burlington Age-Friendly Seniors Council’s Housing Committee developed The Halton HomeShare Toolkit for the purpose of providing a self-resource to individuals who are interested in learning more about HomeShare or considering this model as a housing alternative. HomeShare is a living arrangement generally between two people who reside together in the same residence. While each…

Started: 2015
Location: Burlington, Canada
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Housing

World report on ageing and health

Comprehensive public health action on population ageing is urgently needed. This will require fundamental…

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01 Oct, 2015, by gnafcc, Publications

WHO Director-General launches the first ever World report on ageing and health

The WHO World report on ageing and health highlights that while there is strong…

World report on ageing and health

The World report on ageing and health summarizes the best available evidence on the…

New Age-Friendly Community Resources from AARP

At its third annual AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities conference held in…

Age-friendly practice database launched

WHO launches a new database featuring concrete actions by local actors to make their…

Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health: Consultation

The Draft zero of the “Global Strategy and Action Plan on Ageing and Health”…

Be among the first 100 submissions to the new Global Database of Age-friendly Practices

We are pleased to announce the 1st of September launch of a new Global Database…

Brisbane 2016: Call for Abstracts on Age-friendly Cities and Communities

Building on the success of the Quebec Conference, the IFA and COTA Queensland, in…

Elder Home

Evaluated

“Elder home” is a social care centre in which older people can participate in courses such as painting, decorative painting, latin dance, local dance, choir, or morning exercise. In addition to that, we are organizing “read a poem” days, seminars about life-long learning, art exhibits (in which they present the pieces of art that they…

Started: 2014
Location: gnafcc, Turkey
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors:

Safe Routes to Age in Place

A contributing factor in keeping older adults healthy is the physical characteristic of their environment. A growing number of studies reveal the integral relationship between seniors and their physical environment in fostering mobility. One key component of the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative is The Safe Routes to Age in Place (SRTAP) program what has focused on…

Started: 2011
Location: Little Havana, Miami, Florida, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Transportation