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THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES: «MANCHESTER: FROM INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO AGING REVOLUTION» – WEDNESDAY APRIL 29th 2015
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«I came to Manchester to examine the city’s revolutionary work as the first city in the United Kingdom to join the WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in 2010. WHO’s program is the first major global policy response to the rise in worldwide life expectancy and aging in cities. As an early adopter, Age-Friendly Manchester is also the catalyst behind the UK Urban Aging Consortium and the UK Network of Age-Friendly Cities.» [Read more ] |
THE GUARDIAN: «OUR CITIES MUST UNDERGO A REVOLUTION FOR OLDER PEOPLE» – SUNDAY MARCH 15th 2015
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«Too many urban spaces are daunting to older people. But Lyon and Manchester show that they needn’t be. Stand at the traffic lights on a major street in any city. Now, when the green man invites you, try to cross the road. Unless you have the acceleration of an Olympic sprinter, the chances are that the beeps will stop, the green man will flash and cars will rev impatiently before you’ve reached the sanctuary of the other side. Especially if you have a disability, are pushing a buggy or laden with shopping. Or are old. […]» [Read more ] |
WEBINAR: ENGAGING DECISION-MAKERS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE AGE-FRIENDLY CITY AND COMMUNITY – MONDAY MARCH 9th 2015
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The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) in collaboration with Grantmakers in Aging (GIA) is pleased to announce a webinar series geared towards addressing and resolving barriers towards sustainable age-friendly cities and communities This Webinar is designed for cities and communities, industry and NGOs with an already sound understanding of the ideology and development of an age-friendly program. The focus of attention is on attracting a cross-sectoral, cross disciplinary audience and finding that ‘sweet spot’ where thought leaders share practice and experiences that ‘work’ in the real world.» To learn more about this event or confirm your attendance, please refer to the following link:http://www.ifa-fiv.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/webinar.html |
POLITICO MAGAZINE: «SENIORS TAKE MANATHAN. HOW NYC BECAME A GLOBAL LEADER FOR SENIOR LIVING – ONE ZUMBA AT A TIME» – TUESDAY JANUARY 13th 2015
| «When you think about great places to grow old and retire, New York City doesn’t immediately spring to mind. It’s outrageously expensive. It can be particularly dangerous for the elderly: Being struck by a vehicle is the second leading cause of injury-related death for seniors.[…] But you won’t see Norma Negron moving to Florida or Arizona anytime soon. […]»[Read more ] |
THE GUARDIAN: «GERMAN CENTRES BRING LONELY PEOPLE AND CHILDREN TOGETHER» – THURSDAY OCTOBER 23rd 2014
| «The multigenerational houses offer an alternative for older people who feel lonely and young famillies who need support. As I’ve grown older, and particularly since becoming a parent 16 years ago, I’ve been struck by the UK’s segregation of the generations. Though we no longer expect children to be seen, not heard, we do tend to keep them very separate from adults. Now, it seems, the Germans have a thing or two to teach us about intergenerational living. […] » [Read more ] |
