The World Health Organisation has developed an age-friendly cities guide of “eight interconnected domains that can help to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people.”
The eight domains are:
- Community and healthcare
- Transport
- Housing
- Social participation
- Outdoor spaces and buildings
- Respect and social inclusion
- Civic participation and employment
- Communication and information
Age-friendly cities and communities “respond flexibly to ageing-related needs and preferences, respect older people’s decisions and lifestyle choices, and recognize the wide range of capacities and resources among older people.”