The Policy Framework aimed to inform the discussion and formulation of action plans that promote healthy and active ageing, in light of the rapid growth of the global population over age 60, especially in developing countries. Cultural offers and entertainment that cater to the interests of older people, opportunities for volunteering or civic engagement contribute to a fulfilling and enjoyable older age.Īctive Ageing: A Policy Framework was developed by the World Health Organization’s Ageing and Life Course Programme as a contribution to the Second United Nations World Assembly on Ageing, held in Madrid in April 2002. It is equally important that older people continue to have a good reason to go out and participate. When transport is available and adapted to the needs of seniors, both in terms of scheduling and destinations, it enhances mobility and facilitates social participation and a sense of belonging in one’s community. The lack of affordable public transport for example isolates older people who no longer drive in their homes and make participation in community life difficult, increasing the risk of isolation and loneliness. For example, respect is reflected in the accessibility of public buildings and spaces and in the range of opportunities that the city offers to older people for social participation, entertainment, volunteering or employment.
These domains overlap and interact with each other.
The WHO Age-friendly Cities framework developed in the Global Age-friendly Cities Guide proposes eight interconnected domains that can help to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people.
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