Age Friendly Cities Flashcards
WHY AGE FRIENDLY CITIES?
JUSTIFICATION
Trend in Edmonton
Edmonton is growing in population, therefore we should create conditions to support that growth
Growing in population of older adults in Edmonton ( now 14.6%)
WHY AGE FRIENDLY CITIES?
JUSTIFICATION
Stats
• By 2030 about 17% of the worlds population will
be seniors.
• 2036, seniors will account for one in four Canadians (25%). (Division of Aging and Seniors, Public Health Agency of Canada , 2010)
• 2016 to 2021 the number of Canadians age 65
and older rose 18.3 per cent
Why is it important to understand the growing senior population?
As the senior population increases, there will be greater demand for healthcare, support services, and policies tailored to their needs. For the exercise industry, it emphasizes the importance of promoting healthy aging through programs that support activity, independence, and social engagement.
Many countries in the world have aging populations and many in such countries view this as a problem.
It’s not just the numbers of people that are there, it is a cultural thing and structures that are in place
The way we design things are for able body individuals
Justification
Deficit
Numbers & association implications
- negative
Justification
asset
Cultural and social resources
Take care of children
Social resource, leadership and wealth
Deficit vs assets mindset
Whether we adopt a deficit, or asset based lens to
understanding aging we need to create and
facilitate environments where everyone can thrive
irrespective of age
Aging
Biological lens
- accumulation of cellular and molecular damage
- leading to physical and mental capacity
- correlating loosely with age
You lose certain function, Less functionality,
Aging
Social lens
Resources of experience
Support for families, communities, and economy
Leadership presence
WHO: Age Friendly Cities/Communities
An age-friendly city or community is health promoting and
designed for diversity, inclusion, and cohesion, including across all ages and capacities (WHO, 2024)
It’s an area that is designed to allow people to thrive, including people, across all ages
WHO: Age Friendly Cities/Communities
A spatial scale
this is a way geographical units are categorized
Household, community, City/Urban Area, National/Global
WHO: Age Friendly Cities/Communities
A residential context
A context between a neighbourhood and a province (state)
that is usually densely populated with boundaries that are
administratively defined .
Within communities and city/urban area there is: Natural Environment, Social-economic Environment, Built Environment
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
1991
UN member states adopted UN Nations Principles for older persons
Government to incorporate:
Independence
Participation
Care
Self fulfilment
Dignity
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2002
Action plans and targeted interventions
Regional
National
Local levels
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2007
Identified 8 core characteristics of age friendly cities
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2010
Established to bring together like-minded cities and communities
Created a global network of likeminded communities
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2011-2013
1st and 2nd international conferences on Age-friendly cites
Adopted aging to the sustainable development goals
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2015
World report on ageing and health
healthy aging framework adapted
Sustainable Development Goals adopted
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2016
WHO’s 194 Member States adopt Global Strategy and Action Plan on Aging and Health
Connecting
Urbanization
Ageing
Sustainable Development
AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES - WHO FRAMEWORK TIMELINE
2017
WHO Global network for age-friendly cities and community
WHO Global Network for age friendly cities and communities-Edmonton
(Respect)
City Council’s Seniors Declaration affirms that:
• Individuals are respected regardless of age. All generations have much to teach and learn from each other.
WHO Global Network for age friendly cities and communities-Edmonton
(Safety)
City Council’s Seniors Declaration affirms that:
• People of all ages are safe in their homes and neighbourhoods. Safety has physical, environmental, financial and health aspects.
WHO Global Network for age friendly cities and communities-Edmonton
(Transportation)
City Council’s Seniors Declaration affirms that:
The City’s transportation systems, urban design and physical infrastructure allow all people to participate in full lives. No one is barred by mobility or resources from involvement in city life.
Access s to program and activities
WHO Global Network for age friendly cities and communities-Edmonton
(Access)
City Council’s Seniors Declaration affirms that:
• Older people have ready access to programs, employment, activities and services that help them stay engaged, respected and appreciated
WHO: Age Friendly Cities
Intersections with Kinesiology
Active healthy aging
WHO regards active/healthy ageing as a life-long process shaped by several factors that,
alone and acting together, favour health, participation and security in older adult life.
WHO: Age Friendly Cities
Intersections with Kinesiology
Movement
• Movement does not occur in a vacuum
The ability of a 65+ to move, it’s not happening in space, there has to be a contex
• The environments that host movement, to treat , prevent, sustain function are key to practice.
Domains of physical activity
Housing
Transportation
Outside spaces and Buildings
Community support and health service
Communication and Information
Civic participation and employment
Respect and social inclusion
Social participation
What are the implications of domains on physical activity
Housing
Movement related experiences at home
Home environments that
facilitate movement
Railings, ramps
What are the implications of domains on physical activity
Transportation
Active Transport
Environments that
enhance mobility
Uneven pacevement
A confusing space full of obstacle
What are the implications of domains on physical activity
Outdoor spaces and buildings
Leisure & Recreational environment that support movement
Outdoor spaces and buildings
Sometimes pushed for ascetics rather than comfort
What are the main areas covered under general public open space development
Neighbourhood design
Park master planning
Outdoor seating
Picnic and warming shelters
Amenity buildings (washrooms, concessions, lockers, etc.)
Exterior signs and wayfinding
What is the seating guideline for pocket parks, ecological parks, and greenways?
Outdoor seating
Provide a minimum of one rest area (bench) in all pocket parks, ecological parks, and greenways.
What is the seating guideline for Metropolitan, District, and Community parks along shared pathways?
Outdoor seating
Community parks: Minimum of one seating node.
District parks: Minimum of two seating nodes.
Metropolitan parks: Minimum of three seating nodes.
Why is it important to provide seating nodes at regular intervals in parks?
Outdoor seating
Seating nodes at regular intervals accommodate persons who need areas of rest.
What is a key consideration for the placement of seating in parks?
Outdoor seating
Seating should be located with a view towards activities or vistas, and scenic outlooks should be provided with seating and handrails.
What are some environmental considerations for seating placement in parks?
Outdoor seating
Provide a variety of seating options, some protected from the elements.
Ensure seating offers sun in winter and shade in summer. Consider natural elements like trees for protection.
What are the implications of domains on physical activity
Community support and Health services
Support services for
physical activity
Supporting movement
What are the implications of domains on physical activity
Communication and Information
Information dissemination environments
& connections to movement
Effect of information mediums on movement
A variety of communication options, not everyone uses tech like that
What are the connections between service related domain s & physical activity
Communication and Information
Why are we disseminating details on physical activity opportunities
Seniors consistently have lower rates of technology adoption than the general public
What are effective ways to disseminate physical activity opportunities to seniors, given their lower rates of technology adoption?
Use printed materials like flyers and newsletters.
Post information on community boards and signage.
Conduct direct outreach via phone calls or personal invitations.
Use local TV and radio announcements.
Involve family members and caregivers in sharing information.
What are the connections between social & physical activity
Civic Participation and employment
Environments that support civicparticipation to movement
Volunteering
What are the connections between social domains & physical activity
Respect and service inclusion
Setups with other generations that
enhance movement
Spaces that trigger meaningful interactions
Less isolation, and more social engagements
What are the connections between social domains & physical activity
Social participation
Environments that enhance social engagements (among seniors)
Social engagements triggering to movement
What are the connections between social domains & physical activity?
Civic participation and employment/ Respect and social inclusion/ Social participation
Creating opportunities/ spaces that connect seniors to opportunities to be physically active
Community support and Health services
What was the duration and age range of participants in the longitudinal study on Social Support specific for Physical Activity (SSPA)?
The study was conducted over 9 years with participants aged 60 to 65.
Community support and Health services
What was the relationship between SSPA and physical activity in the study?
There was a positive significant relationship between SSPA and physical activity (p<0.001).
Community support and Health services
What was the relationship between SSPA and physical activity in the study?
There was a positive significant relationship between SSPA and physical activity (p<0.001).
Community support and Health services
How did an increase in SSPA affect physical activity levels
Each unit of increase in SSPA was associated with 11 extra minutes of physical activity per week
Community support and Health services
What does the concept “Exercise is Medicine” emphasize according to Rooney, Gilmartin, & Heron (2023)?
It emphasizes catering to an individual’s journey in physical activity.
Community support and Health services
What is an example of a program that applies the “Exercise is Medicine” concept for seniors?
The Senior’s Balance and Conditioning Program provided by Covenant Health.
Protocols & Instrument
Gives you a good indicator of where the space they are is age friendly
Protocols & Instrument
Gives you a good indicator of where the space they are is age friendly
