Age Friendly Cities

Question 1

List the 3 features of an active ageing age-friendly community…

Answer 1

1. Participation
2. Health
3. Security and independence

Question 2

In age friendly cities, Participation includes…

Answer 2

• Positive images of older persons
• Accessible and useful information
• Accessible public and private transportation
• Inclusive opportunities for civic, cultural, educational and voluntary engagement
• Barrier-free and enabling interior and exterior spaces

Question 3

In age friendly cities, Health includes…

Answer 3

• Places and programs for active leisure and socialization
• Activities, programs and information to promote health, social and spiritual well-being
• Social support and outreach
• Accessible and appropriate health services
• Good air/water quality

Question 4

In age friendly cities, Security and independence includes…

Answer 4

• Appropriate, accessible, affordable housing
• Safe roadways and signage for drivers and pedestrians
• Safe, accessible and affordable public transportation

Question 5

List the 8 topic areas according to WHO’s active ageing strategy…

Answer 5

1. Transportation
2. Housing
3. Social Participation
4. Respect and social inclusion
5. Civic participation and employment
6. Communication and information
7. Community support and health services
8. Outdoor spaces and buildings

Question 6

Pleasant and clean environment, importance of green spaces, and somewhere to rest are examples of which topic area?

Answer 6

Outdoor spaces and buildings

Question 7

Service accessibility, offer of service, voluntary support and emergency planning and care are examples of which topic area?

Answer 7

Community support and health services

Question 8

Oral communication, printed information and plain language are examples of which topic area?

Answer 8

Communication and information

Question 9

Volunteering options, employment options and training are examples of which topic area?

Answer 9

Civic participation and employment

Question 10

Place within the community, public education and community inclusion are examples of which topic area?

Answer 10

Respect and social inclusion

Question 11

Accessible opportunities, affordable activities and range of opportunities are examples of which topic area?

Answer 11

Social Participation

Question 12

Design, modifications and maintenance are examples of which topic area?

Answer 12

Housing

Question 13

Affordability, reliability and frequency and driving conditions are examples of which topic area?

Answer 13

Transportation

Question 14

What are the key challenges in age-friendly cities?

Answer 14

• Developing countries are ageing at a much faster rate than developed countries
• Over half of the global population now lives in cities
• Mega-cities - cities with 10 million inhabitants or more, increased tenfold from 2 to 20 during the 20th century
• The number and proportion of urban dwellers will continue to rise
• By 2030, about three out of every five people in the world will live in cities