Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

2007

By: Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee of Officials (Seniors), Verena Menec

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/alt-formats/pdf/publications/public/healthy-sante/age_friendly_rural/AFRRC_en.pdf
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age-friendly communities

This guide was created for public and private stakeholders and individuals to facilitate the creation of rural age-friendly communities in Canada. Eight themes are discussed:

  1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
  2. Transportation
  3. Housing
  4. Respect and Social Inclusion
  5. Social Participation
  6. Communication and Information
  7. Civic Participation and Employment Opportunities
  8. Community Support and Health Services

Chapter 4 includes a checklist of age-friendly features organized by theme (p. 40).