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Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide

Published on December 5, 2011October 10, 2014 by clifton.barber

In 2006, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors (Canada) endorsed the “Age-Friendly Rural/Remote Communities Initiative.” The Initiative had two objectives: (a) To increase awareness of what seniors need to maintain active, healthy and productive lives within their communities by identifying indicators of age-friendly rural or remote communities, and (b) to produce a practical guide that rural and remote communities across Canada can use to identify common barriers, and to foster dialogue and action that supports the development of aging-friendly communities.

Here you may access the “Age-Friendly Rural and Remote Communities: A Guide” created via this initiative.

Topics included are:
  • Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Respect and Social Inclusion
  • Social Participation
  • Civic Participation and Employment Opportunities
  • Communication and Information
  • Community Support and Health Services

 

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