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Navidad Mágica en Jaén, Taxiluz

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El pasado 10 de diciembre, a las 17:30 horas, Radio Taxi y Euro Taxi, en colaboración con el Patronato Municipal de Asuntos Sociales junto a los Centros Municipales de Servicios Sociales
Comunitarios, los Centros de Participación Activa y el Centro Ocupacional Municipal, organizaron un paseo en taxi por la ciudad de Jaén para nuestros mayores.

Esta…

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Started: 2024
Location: Jaen, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Other, Social protection

Age-Friendly Cardiff Newsletter

The Age-Friendly Cardiff newsletter was introduced in June 2022, as a way of sharing useful information, advice and support to older people in the city. In each edition, the content covers information relating to each of the 8 key domains outlined by the WHO as key areas of focus:

– Community Support & Health Services
–…

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Started: 2022
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Housing, Information and communication, Social protection, Transportation

Age-Friendly Forum

Cardiff’s Age-Friendly Forum was established in May 2023. It is hosted by Cardiff Council and chaired by the Older People’s Champion for Cardiff. Consultation, information gathering and sharing is the main purpose of the Forum, with an overall aim of exploring how the lives of older people in Cardiff can be improved.

The Forum meets every…

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

AARP Age-Friendly Network 2024 Webinar Series

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The 2024 Age-Friendly Communities Monthly Webinar Series offered a dynamic peer-learning experience for leaders and partners dedicated to creating livable communities for all ages. Featuring presenters actively leading age-friendly initiatives, each session explored practical strategies, shared innovative solutions, and fostered collaboration across diverse, impactful topics. From volunteer engagement to addressing housing challenges, digital equity, and…

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Started: 2024
Location: AARP, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Education, Housing, Information and communication, Transportation

Age-Friendly Communities Academic Research from the USA

The academic research published in 2024 offers critical insights into the evolving landscape of age-friendly communities across the United States. This collection of six articles highlights innovative approaches, challenges, and opportunities within the age-friendly movement, demonstrating its potential to improve the quality of life for older adults while addressing broader societal needs. From reframing demographic…

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Started: 2024
Location: AARP, United States of America
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Other

Podólogo cerca de todos

A través del programa “Podólogo cerca de todos” se lleva a expertos en salud e higiene de los pies y uñas a las diferentes comunidades del municipio, con el objetivo de prevenir o mitigar las enfermedades e infecciones graves en los pies y uñas de las personas mayores. La mayoría de estas personas que asisten…

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Started: 2023
Location: Cadereyta de Montes, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health

Reconocimiento a las personas más longevas del Cantón Dota

As part of the celebration of Older People’s Month, the Municipality of Dota recognised the three oldest people in the three districts of the canton of Dota, valuing the wisdom and the work of older people and the importance of their life journeys:

In an emotional meeting held the Municipal Administration of Dota visited Mrs Zeneida…

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Started: 2024
Location: Municipio del Canton de Dota, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Information and communication

The “School of Seniors”: A Lifelong Learning Model

The School of Seniors, under the umbrella of the University of the Third Age and lifelong learning, is an age-friendly initiative being developed focused on continuous personal growth and economic empowerment for older adults. Developed by SMRI (Sports & Management Research Institute) in partnership with CEDAC, a division of MAGICS NGO, this program is designed…

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Started: 2024
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Labor, Social protection

Concurso de redacción ilustrada “Vínculos que enriquecen”

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Primer concurso de redacción ilustrada intergeneracional.
En Elda, coincidiendo con el mes de las personas mayores en el que se realizan actos y actividades dirigidas a éstas, en conmemoración del día internacional de las personas mayores (1 de octubre), este año 2024 se ha convocado el primer concurso intergeneracional de narrativa. . . .…

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Started: 2024
Location: Elda, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Contribute
Sectors: Education, Information and communication, Other

The City of Vienna’s Senior Citizens’ Advocate

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Vienna is the capital of Austria with nearly 2 million inhabitants in 2024, around 450,000 are at least 60 years old. In order to respond to the needs and concerns of this growing population group, the role of a Senior Citizens’ Advocate was created for the City of Vienna in 1996.
In January 2022, Sabine…

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Started: 1996
Location: Vienna, Austria
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Conmemoración del mes de la persona adulta mayor en redes sociales

En conmemoración del Mes de la Persona Adulta Mayor, la Municipalidad de Dota inició una campaña de sensibilización con un mensaje en redes sociales:

“Nuestros adultos mayores son, sin duda, los guardianes de la memoria, los portadores de las tradiciones, y los artífices de un legado que nos ha permitido crecer como comunidad. Gracias a ellos,…

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Started: 2024
Location: Municipio del Canton de Dota, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Information and communication

Reformers

Reformers believes that there is no age limit to learning and seeks to combat ageism and social isolation among the senior population. The project is characterized by a set of recreational and educational activities (such as ballet, swimming, makeup, skating, ceramics, and samba) aimed at stimulating the cognitive and motor skills of seniors, ensuring the…

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Started: 2017
Location: Porto, Portugal
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Other

DiaAtivo

Toda atividade física regular contribui para a redução dos sintomas de problemas emocionais, melhora a saúde cognitiva e o sono, além de ajudar na prevenção da hipertensão, doenças cardíacas e outras enfermidades. Mais do que apenas um passatempo, os jogos também são alternativas valiosas para estimular o aspecto cognitivo durante o envelhecimento.

Após a pandemia, muitas…

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Started: 2023
Location: Itapejara Do Oeste, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Other

Campamento recreativo

La realización de campamentos recreativos brinda a las personas mayores la oportunidad de practicar el turismo dentro del territorio mexicano a costos muy accesibles. En estos campamentos se realizan actividades recreativas, lúdicas y físicas, con el fin de que las personas mayores sigan estimulando todos sus sentidos. Nuestro objetivo es llevar a cabo estos campamentos…

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Started: 2023
Location: Cadereyta de Montes, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Other

Años vitales

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Es un programa de intervención física para adultos mayores afiliados y no afiliados a la Caja de compensación familiar de Caldas CONFA, cuyo propósito es orientar y desarrollar estilos de vida saludable mediante la práctica y participación continua en diversos programas enfocados en estimular y mantener la independencia, participación social y autonomía que redunden en…

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Started: 2019
Location: Manizales, Colombia
Desired outcome for older people: Be mobile
Sectors: Health, Long-term care

Jalisco Amigable a lo Grande

Como parte de los proyectos estratégicos del Programa “Jalisco Amigable con los Mayores” de la Secretaría del Sistema de Asistencia Social, el jueves 29 de agosto de 2024, se llevó a cabo el evento “Jalisco Amigable a lo Grande: Festival de Salud, Cultura y Deporte” dentro del nuevo Polideportivo CODE Revolución del municipio de Guadalajara.

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Started: 2024
Location: Jalisco Amigable con los Mayores, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Other

Actividades recreativas, asistencia jurídica y social para personas mayores

En el Sistema Municipal para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia del Municipio de Huimilpan, a través de la Coordinación del Adulto Mayor, se llevan a cabo acciones en beneficio de los grupos más vulnerables, especialmente las personas mayores del municipio. Actualmente, atendemos a más de 300 personas mayores de diversas comunidades.

En septiembre de 2022,…

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Started: 2023
Location: Huimilpan, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Health, Labor, Other, Social protection

Jornadas Regionales

La construcción de Paz es uno de los ejes transversales en los que trabajamos de forma permanente incorporándolo en todas las acciones emprendidas, buscando favorecer a todos los jaliscienses de cualquier edad en su desarrollo. Las jornadas regionales fueron una estrategia implementada en 6 municipios ya certificados de distintas regiones: Poncitlán, San Sebastián del Oeste,…

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Started: 2023
Location: Jalisco Amigable con los Mayores, Mexico
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Labor

Programa de Personas Mayores, Cartago 2024

En 2024 se llevaron a cabo diversas actividades de promoción y protección de los derechos de las personas mayores, incluyendo:

• Talleres de recreación y salud en conjunto con el programa Ciudadano de Oro de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social.
• Talleres de terapia ocupacional y la primera edición de los Juegos Mayor Recreativa Cartago 2024, que incluyeron…
  

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Started: 2024
Location: Municipalidad de Cartago, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Other

Center of Excellence for Developing Age-Friendly Communities

The Center of Excellence for Developing Age-friendly Communities (CEDAC), a wing of MAGICS NGO in Kochi, India, has been at the forefront of creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for older persons. Their work embodies the spirit of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by promoting well-being and fostering independence.

There are many organisations and institutions…

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Started: 2022
Location: Kochi, India
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Labor, Social protection, Transportation

Community Dementia Prevention Programme (CDPP) – Monday Club

Age-Friendly Rhondda Cynon Taf secured funding to develop a pilot grant programme for the benefit of older people locally. Local groups and organisations accessed funds to build awareness of the needs of those living with and affected by dementia and developed additional capacity for the Dementia Friends movement.

Small scale community activities were supported that may…

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Started: 2023
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Health, Information and communication, Social protection

Grecia Dorada

Como parte de la celebración del mes de la Persona Adulta Mayor del 2024, el 25 de octubre se presentó una revista, por ahora digital, exclusiva para la población dorada del cantón. Es un espacio en el que se realiza un homenaje a quienes les debemos lo que somos y tenemos, gestores de un pueblo…

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Started: 2024
Location: Grecia, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Learn, grow and make decisions
Sectors: Education, Health, Information and communication, Long-term care

Cierre de Mes del adulto Mayor con Pasacalles

En el marco de la conmemoración del mes de la Persona Adulta mayor se hizo cierre de la celebración del mes el 31 de octubre con una actividad de integración del Día Nacional de la Mascarada Tradicional y el cierre del mes de la Persona Adulta Mayor con un pasacalle del Colegió Técnico Profesional José…

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Started: 2024
Location: Municipio del Canton de Dota, Costa Rica
Desired outcome for older people: Build and maintain relationships
Sectors: Other

Seminário Cidade Amiga da Pessoa Idosa

Seminário Cidade Amiga da Pessoa Idosa “O nosso desafio é proporcionar que o envelhecimento ocorra da melhor forma. Todo mundo quer envelhecer bem, com qualidade de vida”, afirmou a secretária de Desenvolvimento Social e Cidadania, Juliana Sena, na abertura do evento.

São muitas as ações para o melhor envelhecimento, como a hidroginástica, que “faz a gente…

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Started: 2024
Location: Sao Joao do Piaui, Brazil
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Other

Guía local de recursos sociales para personas mayores

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Desde el Patronato Municipal de Servicios Sociales del Ayuntamiento de Jaén, se ha creado una Guía Local de Recursos Sociales para Personas Mayores:

La guía fue presentada el 3 de octubre de 2024 por la Concejala de Asuntos Sociales, Familia e Igualdad, Con esta guía se pretende dar a conocer, en un solo documento, la red…

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Started: 2024
Location: Jaen, Spain
Desired outcome for older people: Meet their basic needs
Sectors: Social protection