May 16, 2014 | AFM in Quebec
Introduction On October 1, 2007 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide as a result of an extensive research project which was conducted in 33 cities across the world. This tool allows you to take an objective look at...
Mar 24, 2014 | 5 objectives
As the term “senior-friendly municipality” implies, the municipality is central to the collaborative approach and must act as a catalyst for forces in the community. It must involve the whole community in creating a more supportive living environment for its older...
Mar 24, 2014 | 5 objectives
The WHO supports the idea that, from the outset, older people’s needs must be identified and they must be allowed to voice their opinions. Focus groups or community forums are interesting methods because they provide access to the views of the primary stakeholders...
Mar 24, 2014 | 5 objectives
A municipality that is concerned about older people’s needs must take action on a number of interrelated fronts. It is therefore important to adapt public policies and programs so that they are more supportive of active ageing and pave the way for more collaborative...
Mar 24, 2014 | 5 objectives
In an AFM, the policies, services and structures that shape the environment are designed to support older people and help them stay active as they age. In particular, they can improve older people’s mobility and promote their participation in activities and municipal...
Mar 24, 2014 | 5 objectives
It is vital to combat ageism, for it is an obstacle to active ageing. Ageism is a form of discrimination based on chronological age or presumed age. One of the myths of ageing is that it’s too late to adopt an active lifestyle in the later years; it’s better to take...
