Age-friendly Cities
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This document outlines guidelines for creating an age-friendly built environment and community. It discusses how outdoor spaces, buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect, civic participation, communication, and health services should be designed to be accessible, safe, and meet the needs of older residents. The goal is to promote active aging and ensure seniors can live independently with dignity and enjoyment.
Age-friendly Cities
- 1. Mohammad Sajjad Lotfi Ph.D student of Gerontology In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful 1
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- 4. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Public areas are clean and pleasant. • Green spaces and outdoor seating are sufficient in number well-maintained safe well-lit • Pavements are: well-maintained free of obstructions reserved for pedestrians continuous 4
- 5. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Pavements are non-slip wide enough for wheelchairs have dropped curbs to road level low curbs • Pedestrian crossings are sufficient in number safe for people with different levels and types of disability Non slip markings visual and audio cues and adequate crossing times. 5
- 6. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Parking lots are Specific well-maintained cleared of snow and ice • Rain shelters are available to support accessible for people using mobility devices • benches are located along sidewalks, paths or trails regular intervals. 6
- 7. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Drivers give way to pedestrians at intersections pedestrian crossings. • Cycle paths are • separate from pavements and other pedestrian walkways. • Outdoor safety is promoted by good street lighting police patrols community education. 7
- 8. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Services are situated together accessible. • • Public toilets outdoors and indoors are sufficient in number Clean well-maintained Accessible for people with a variety of disabilities 8
- 9. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Buildings are well-designed outside and inside, with sufficient : seating Toilets accessible elevators Ramps railings and stairs non-slip floors few, or no, stairs doors that are easy to open; parking that is well-maintained and easy to access 9
- 10. Outdoor spaces and buildings • Special customer service arrangements are provided, such as: separate queues or service counters for older people. 10
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- 12. Transportation • Roads well-maintained well-lit supported by clearly visible signage. • Traffic flow is well-regulated. • Traffic lines on pavement are Clear Visible. 12
- 13. Transportation • Roadways are free of obstructions that block drivers’ vision. • Traffic signs and intersections are visible well-placed. • Pedestrian crossing controls allow adequate time for people with limited mobility to cross 13
- 14. Transportation • Parking Lots located close to amenities. • Parking regulations are enforced (e.g. preventing people from parking in emergency zones and parking spaces for persons with disabilities). • There are sufficient numbers of parking spots for persons with disabilities. • Parking and drop-off areas are • safe • sufficiently marked 14
- 15. Transportation • Public transportation costs are consistent clearly displayed affordable. • Public transportation is reliable and frequent including at night and on weekend sand holidays. • All city areas and services are accessible by public transport with good connections and well-marked routes and vehicles. 15
- 16. Transportation • Vehicles are Clean well-maintained accessible, not overcrowded have priority seating that is respected. • Specialized transportation is available for disabled people. 16
- 17. Transportation • Drivers stop at designated • stops and beside the curb to facilitate boarding and wait for passengers to be seated before driving off . • Transport stops and stations are Conveniently located accessible Safe Clean well lit well-marked adequate seating shelter. 17
- 18. Transportation • Complete and accessible information is provided to users about Routes Schedules special needs facilities. • A voluntary transport service is available where public transportation is too limited. • Taxis are accessible Affordable 18
- 19. Transportation • drivers are Courteous Helpful education Accessible transportation for persons with a variety of disabilities, including mobility challenges 19
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- 21. Housing • housing Sufficient Affordable is available in areas that are safe and close to services and the rest of the community. • Sufficient and affordable home maintenance support services are available. • Housing is well-constructed provides safe comfortable shelter from the weather. 21
- 22. Housing • Interior spaces and level surfaces allow freedom of movement in all rooms and passageways. • Home modification options and supplies are available Affordable providers understand the needs of older people. • Sufficient and affordable housing for frail and disabled older people with appropriate services is provided locally. 22
- 23. • Preventing Isolation People who do not, or cannot, leave their homes receive visits from community agencies, organizations or volunteers. • There are ongoing outreach efforts to include people who are at risk of social isolation. • A culture of inclusion and “ neighbors helping neighbors ” is promoted in the community 23
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- 25. Social participation • Venues for events and activities are conveniently located, accessible well-lit easily reached by public transport. • Events are held at times convenient for older people. • Activities and events can be attended alone with a companion. 25
- 26. Social participation • Activities and attractions are Affordable with no hidden or additional participation costs • Good information about activities and events is provided including details about accessibility facilities and transportation options for older people. There is consistent outreach to include people at risk of social isolation. 26
- 27. Social participation • A wide variety of activities is offered to appeal to a diverse population of older people • Gatherings including older people are held in various local community spots, such as • recreation centers • Schools • libraries, • Community centers • parks 27
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- 29. Respect and social inclusion • Older people are regularly consulted by Public voluntary commercial services on how to serve them better. • Services and products to suit varying needs • Service staff are courteous and helpful. 29
- 30. Respect and social inclusion • Older people are visible in the media, depicted positively without stereotyping. • Community-wide settings, activities events • attract all generations by accommodating age- specific needs and preferences. • Older people are specifically included in community activities for “families”. 30
- 31. Respect and social inclusion • Schools provide opportunities to learn about ageing and older people, involve older people in school activities. • Older people are recognized by the community for their past as well as their present contributions. • Older people who are less well-off have good access to public, voluntary and private services. 31
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- 33. Civic participation and employment • A range of flexible options for older volunteers is available, with training, recognition, guidance and compensation for personal costs. • The qualities of older employees are well promoted. • A range of flexible and appropriately paid opportunities for older people to work is promoted. • Workplaces are adapted to meet the needs of disabled people. • Decision-making bodies in public, private and voluntary sectors encourage and facilitate membership of older people. 33
- 34. Civic participation and employment • Discrimination on the basis of age alone is forbidden in the hiring Retention Promotion training of employees. • Self-employment options for older people are promoted and supported. • Training in post-retirement options is provided for older workers. 34
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- 36. Communication and information • A basic, effective communication system reaches community residents of all ages. • Regular and widespread distribution of information is assured and a coordinated, centralized access is provided. • Regular information and broadcasts of interest to older people are offered. • Oral communication accessible to older people is promoted. • People at risk of social isolation get one tone information from trusted individuals. 36
- 37. Communication and information • Public and commercial services provide friendly, person-to-person service on request. • Printed information has large lettering and the main ideas are shown by clear headings and bold-face type. • Print and spoken communication uses simple, familiar words in short, straightforward sentences. 37
- 38. Communication and information • Telephone answering services give instructions slowly and clearly and tell callers how to repeat the message at any time. • Electronic equipment, such as mobile telephones, radios, televisions, and bank and ticket machines, has large buttons and big lettering. • There is wide public access to computers and the Internet, at no or minimal charge, in public places such as government offices, community centers and libraries 38
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- 40. Community and health services • An adequate range of health and community support services is offered for promoting, maintaining and restoring health. • Home care services include health and personal care and housekeeping. • Health and social services are conveniently located and accessible by all means of transport. • Delivery of services is coordinated and administratively simple. • All staff are respectful, helpful and trained to serve older people. 40
- 41. Community and health services • Residential care facilities and designated older people’s housing are located close to services and the rest of the community. • Health and community service facilities are safely constructed and fully accessible. • Clear and accessible information is provided about health and social services for older people. 41
- 42. Community and health services • Economic barriers impeding access to health and community support services are minimized. • Voluntary services by people of all ages are encouraged and supported. • There are sufficient and accessible burial sites. 42
- 43. Age-Friendly Collaborating Cities AMERICAS Argentina, La Plata Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Canada, Halifax Canada, Portage La Prairie Canada, Saanich Canada, Sherbrooke Costa Rica, San Jose Jamaica, Kingston Jamaica, Montego Bay Mexico, Cancun Mexico, Mexico City Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Puerto Rico, Ponce USA, New York USA, Portland AFRICA Kenya, Nairobi EUROPE Germany, Ruhr Ireland, Dundalk Italy, Udine Russia, Moscow Russia, Tuymazy Switzerland, Geneva Turkey, Istanbul UK, Edinburgh UK, London EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Jordan, Amman Lebanon, Tripoli SOUTH-EAST ASIA India, New Delhi India, Udaipur WESTERN PACIFIC Australia, Melbourne Australia, Melville China, Shanghai Japan, Himeji Japan, TokyoCredit: BC Ministry of Health 43
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Editor's Notes
- #44: Nova Scotia has been a leader in championing this work both national and internationally – and it’s truly something to be proud of! Also very worthy to note here is that we are very lucky to have within our province such capacity in terms of both primary and applied research at the MSVU, Nova Scotia Centre for Aging. And I am pleased that Pamela Fancy will be sharing today first hand some of that research! particularly what we learned from the Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities Initiative.