Age-Friendly Cities
Are urban environments best for an ageing population?
For an ageing society to function there needs to be a movement back to the cities – but cities need to be adapted and designed with this in mind. A UK article looking at strategies for creating age-friendly cities.
2012
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A good place to grow older – the Hungarian case
The ageing of the society is a well-documented phenomenon in Hungary. In 1990 the population 65+ constituted 13.2% of the society. By 2009 the rate has grown to 16.4%. By 2050 population projection predicts 29.4% for Hungary.
There is an urgent need in the adaptation of the current social care policies to follow the demographic and social changes.
2011
Conceptualizing Age-Friendly Communities
On the political and policy front, interest has increased in making communities more “age-friendly”, an ongoing trend since the World Health Organization launched its global Age-Friendly Cities project. We conceptualize age-friendly communities by building on the WHO framework and applying an ecological perspective.
2011
Denmark Age Friendly Community Study Final Report
In 2006 the World Health Organisation convened a conference, attended by delegates from 33 cities in 22 countries around the world, to assess and determine the key elements of a community which supports healthy and active ageing.
This resulted in the publication of 'Global Age-friendly Cities: A Guide'.
2011
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“Shanghai Age Friendly City Housing Renovation Project” Pilot to Renovate Homes for Elderly Residents
Habitat for Humanity China is set to launch its first project in the commercial and financial hub of China after signing a partnership agreement for a pilot project to improve the living conditions of elderly people in Shanghai.
This project, similar to one in Hong Kong, HFH China and Habitat volunteers will renovate or repair and generally tidy up homes for up to 20 elderly families in the initi
2010
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Impacts of the Aging Canadian Population on Housing and Communities
This presentation seeks to Identify the changes in the pattern of housing needs and preferences for requirements for Canada's rapidly ageing population. It will review the main environmental adaptations or modifications to maximize people’s ability to participate in society.
2010
What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature
This paper undertakes a comprehensive review of the growing international literature on age-friendly communities. It examines a range of approaches and identifies the key attributes associated with creating a sustainable environment for seniors.
The authors critically evaluate emerging policy trends and models and suggest directions for future research attention.
2009
What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature
The building and maintenance of an age-friendly environment is widely regarded as a core component of a positive approach to addressing the challenge of population ageing.
This paper reviews the literature on age-friendly communities published since 2005.
2009
Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide
Population ageing and urbanization are two global trends that together comprise major forces shaping the 21st century. At the same time as cities are growing, their share of residents aged 60 years and more is increasing. Older people are a resource for
their families, communities and economies in supportive and enabling living environments.
2007
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Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities
This checklist of essential age-friendly city features is based on the results of the WHO Global Age-Friendly Cities project consultation in 33 cities in 22 countries. Th e checklist is a tool for a city’s self-assessment and a map for charting progress.
For the checklist to be effective, older people must be involved as full partners.
2007
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