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...
