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Lisa WARTH | Department of Ageing and Life Course1 |
WHO Global Network ofAge-friendly Cities and Communities
WHO Global Network ofAge-friendly Cities and Communities
Imagine a Community…Imagine a Community…
Where older people are valued as a resource and a source of
wisdom. A place where all generations live better lives and
with greater connectedness.
Where older people are valued as a resource and a source of
wisdom. A place where all generations live better lives and
with greater connectedness.
A place that is welcoming and that recognizes the needs of all
people.
A place that is welcoming and that recognizes the needs of all
people.
Cities and communities around the world are striving to make this world their reality. Large and small, urban and rural—communities of all cultures are finding creative ways to respond to the needs of their older residents. Each community is unique.
What does an age-friendly community look like?
What does an age-friendly community look like?
PHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLEPHYSICALLY ACCESSIBLE
Creating communities that have safe and welcoming outdoor areas, bright living
spaces near accessible shops and restaurants, and that allow people of all
abilities to fully engage is vital. Age-friendly places encourage healthy living and well-
being in all dimensions of life.
Creating communities that have safe and welcoming outdoor areas, bright living
spaces near accessible shops and restaurants, and that allow people of all
abilities to fully engage is vital. Age-friendly places encourage healthy living and well-
being in all dimensions of life.
Providing safe places for people to meet and mingle. Giving older people a voice in local affairs and government.
Letting them know they are appreciated and loved. Acknowledging their contributions as
valuable and necessary.
Providing safe places for people to meet and mingle. Giving older people a voice in local affairs and government.
Letting them know they are appreciated and loved. Acknowledging their contributions as
valuable and necessary.
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Membership Membership
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Affiliated ProgrammesAffiliated Programmes
Country Programme NameCanada Pan Canadian AFC Recognition Initiative
Canada - Québec Muncipalité Amie des Aînés (MADA)
France Bien vieillir – vivre ensemble
Ireland Ageing Well Network
Portugal Portuguese Platform
Russian Federation Bashkortostan
Slovenia Slovene Network of Age-friendly Cities
Spain Spanish National AFC Programme
United States AARP Network of Age-friendly Communities
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Role of Affiliated Programmes/NetworksRole of Affiliated Programmes/Networks
Promote age-friendly cities approach at the regional / national level and facilitate membership in the WHO Global Network
Provide a national/local rather than global perspective for members (same policy / cultural context)
Provide an accessible platform for exchange same language / opportunities to meet in person
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WHO Network CycleWHO Network Cycle
1 .Joining the network
-Develop a mechanism to involve older people
-Conduct baseline assessment of age-friendliness
-Develop action plan
-Identify indicators to monitor progress over time
2 .Implementation
-Implement action plan
-Monitor indicators
-Report on progress
3 .Evaluate progress & continual improvement
-Measure progress
-Identify successes and remaining gaps
-Develop new action plan
Years 1- 2 Years 3- 5
External ReviewExternal Review
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Different domains of city life Different domains of city life
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Advantages of MembershipAdvantages of Membership
Access to a wide network of cities and communities sharing the commitment to improve the quality of life of their older populations
Exchange of information and good practice –find inspiration, learn about innovative solutions from others
Sharing of assessment methodologies and action plan development
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www.agefriendlyworld.org
www.who.int/ageing
www.agefriendlyworld.org
www.who.int/ageing
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Global Age-friendly Cities: A GuideGlobal Age-friendly Cities: A Guide
WHO Guide outlines a framework for assessing the age-friendliness of a city
WHO Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities
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For more informationFor more information
WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities
http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_network/en/index.html
Global Age-friendly Cities: A guide
http://www.who.int/ageing/age_friendly_cities_guide/en/
WHO Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities
http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/Age_friendly_cities_checklist.pdf
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Contact usContact us
Contact: Lisa Warth
Project Manager, Age-friendly Cities and Communities
Department of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization
New email address for the Network: [email protected]
Thank you for your attention