From 2007 to 2010, the US EPA and its supporters recognized communities that were excelling in building healthy communities for active aging. The awards were given to communities that did an outstanding job designing their infrastructure to promote healthy aging. Applicants were judged on the overall effectiveness of their programs, level of community involvement and outreach, […]
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In collaboration with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, the U.S. Administration on Aging in 2005 named Milwaukee County as a winner in its “Livable Communities for All Ages Competition.” The award recognized the outstanding work of Milwaukee County through its Connecting Caring Communities Partnership. The Connecting Caring Communities Partnership represents a unique approach […]
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“Global Age-Friendly Cities” is a Guide published in 2007 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Guide reviews 35 cities world-wide with regard to eight basic issues: (1) Outdoor space and buildings, (2) transportation, (3) housing, (4) social participation, (5) respect & social inclusion, (6) civic participation & employment, (7) communication & information, and (8) community support & […]
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The University of Minnesota has released its latest version of Implications. This issue of Implications examines the strategies the Twin Cities and Vancouver metropolitan areas have used to make their communities more age-friendly. Similarities and differences between the two approaches and the overall importance of designing communities with consideration of the aging population are discussed.
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