HLTHAGE 2D03 Lecture 4: 2D03 CONTINUUM OF CARE; Age-Friendly Community Planning
21 Jan 2017
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Transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic. Participation and employment; communication and information; health and. Community services: afc create connections between older persons and the environment- helps with issues around social isolation and loneliness. What is happening in ontario today: 1st province to start working on becoming age friendly, leadership varies; in many cases public and private are working together; in hamilton started with a seniors group. What is the government of ontario doing to promote age-friendly communities: four steps to become afc; defining principles; assess needs; develop action plan; In hamilton in the implementing and evaluating stage; 10 years process. Ha(cid:373)ilto(cid:374) s pla(cid:374) for a(cid:374) age-friendly city: case study: had to be more inclusive. If make cities age friendly making it friendly for all ages but started from the perspective of older adults. Vision: all residents are respected and included in community regardless of, added age friendly public service to the list.
