Latest posts tagged with #agefriendly on Bluesky
🎙️ Just recorded a new episode @WHO_Europe on designing #AgeFriendly outdoor spaces w architect Dominique Hauderowicz
How do streets, parks and public spaces influence our health as we age?
Thoughtful design can support physical activity, social connection & well-being.
Stay tune for release date
B.C.'s new care-home labour agreement will bring consistent standards, fair wages and better benefits to 5,000+ workers — improving staffing stability and care quality for older adults province-wide. bit.ly/3P8Swgr #agefriendly #bchc
Asset mapping helps communities uncover existing strengths and resources for older adults — from housing and healthcare to recreation — making it a powerful first step toward building a truly age-friendly community. bit.ly/4b4aZSE #agefriendly #bchc
New Age‑Friendly Public Health Systems resources and state snapshots highlight how public health is advancing healthy aging across the U.S., with updated maps and tools to support age‑friendly communities.
🔗 https://ow.ly/JJ5Z50YmZ2U
#HealthyAging #PublicHealth #AgeFriendly
Social isolation and loneliness are silently devastating rural older adults' health — and the barriers to connection run deeper than most of us realize. bit.ly/4l4WiDC #agefriendly #bchc
Graphic with the headline “Nearly 1 in 3 low-income older adults in Salt Lake County report poor physical health.” An older adult in a wheelchair smiles while a healthcare worker in blue scrubs stands beside them. A heart and heartbeat line icon appears at the top. A banner reads “Learn more: slco.to/agefriendly.” Logos for Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development, Aging & Adult Services, and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute appear at the bottom.
Nearly 1 in 3 low-income older adults in Salt Lake County report poor physical health.
New findings from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute highlight how income can shape health outcomes as our community ages.
Read more: https://slco.to/agefriendly
#AgeFriendly #HealthyAging #SLCo
Caring for a loved one is rewarding but takes a toll. Recognizing caregiver stress — and taking steps to protect your own health — is essential for you and those you support. mayocl.in/4qJhOib #agefriendly #bchc
B.C. is strengthening long-term care with a new agreement bringing eligible operators under HEABC-negotiated contracts. The move ensures consistent labour standards, fair wages and more reliable, compassionate care for seniors and people with complex health needs. bit.ly/4aQ4Om7 #agefriendly
At our Pledge Connections '25 event, Tooba Shah from Visiting Angels North Surrey tells us how the continued support of the Age-friendly Employer Pledge enables them to help their older employees.
To benefit from the support and resources of the Pledge sign up now: buff.ly/O4sxiEe
#AgeFriendly
Join us this Friday for a rare screening of director Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 Oscar-winning road comedy starring Ryan & Tatum O’Neal. Set during the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership. Tea and Coffee served before movie All Welcome. No booking required.
Join us this Friday (13th 😮) for a rare screening of director Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 Oscar-winning road comedy starring Ryan & Tatum O’Neal.
Tea and Coffee served before movie
All Welcome. No booking required.
#kildarelibraries #naas #naaslibrary #filmscreening #classichollywood #agefriendly
🗣 Meet the ambassadors of the 3rd World Congress of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
👋 Check it out here ⤵
3wcafcc.org/ambassadors
#agefriendly #Donostia
Committing to an #AgeFriendly approach has been shown to increase the livability of communities!
Cornell and Penn State researchers licensed data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform to investigate. Read about this groundbreaking study in my new AARP article:
www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l...
Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, but many are preventable. Simple steps like exercising, managing medications, checking vision and improving home safety can significantly reduce fall risk and protect independence. bit.ly/4qsbziV #agefriendly #bchc
January is Alzheimer’s Month – a time to raise awareness, support those affected and share evidence-based information. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging, and healthy habits like staying active, social, and mentally engaged can support brain health. bit.ly/3NzE4NK #agefriendly #bchc
Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge for more on creating multigenerational workplaces.
Interested in finding out more about the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and attending events like this in the future? Register your interest now: buff.ly/AaDkr2D
#PledgeConnections25 #AgeFriendly
Sign up to the Age-friendly Employer Pledge and commit to creating a more inclusive workforce and to be the first to hear about our future events.
More information here: buff.ly/AaDkr2D
#PledgeConnections25 #AgeFriendly #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees
Thinking of applying for a 2026 Age-Friendly Communities Program Grant? Join our info session on February 4th at 10am to learn about the funding program and get tips for applying. Register now to ask questions and connect with the AFC team. bit.ly/4sL3xnu #agefriendly #bchc
For older people, vision changes are often subtle. Regular eye exams help catch glaucoma, contrast sensitivity loss, and light adjustment problems early, supporting safety and independence. bit.ly/4qtmIke #agefriendly #bchc
there’s no single ‘right’ way to approach this initiative.
In this guide, you’ll find ideas, examples, and resources drawn from existing initiatives across the UK to help you plan and implement your own Take a Seat project.
Download the guide here: buff.ly/IvFkSUl
#AgeFriendlyUK #AgeFriendly
As B.C. looks ahead to 2026, it’s time to challenge persistent myths about ageing. Older adults are active, capable, and deeply engaged in their communities—ageing isn’t the problem. Ageism is. bit.ly/3Z5eeUc #agefriendly #bchc
Applications open Jan. 19, 2026, offering B.C. local and Indigenous governments grants to plan and deliver age-friendly projects that support older adults independence, safety and social connection. Read more: bit.ly/49uoaeN #agefriendly #bchc
Digital Free Zone Art Workshop for Retirees in #CelbridgeLib 😎 a fantastic #AgeFriendly event! Participants welcomed in the new year with a relaxing, creative morning in Celbridge Library with workshop facilitator, Sidhbhín Gibson. Beautiful, colourful collages were created using recycled magazines.
Digital Free Zone Art Workshop for Retirees in #CelbridgeLib 😎 a fab #AgeFriendly event!
Participants welcomed in the new year with a relaxing, creative morning in Celbridge Library with workshop facilitator, Sidhbhín Gibson.
Beautiful, colourful collages were created using recycled magazines.
With Christmas celebrations approaching, the Age-friendly Employer Pledge team have already been celebrating the success of Pledge Connections ‘25, bringing employers together to discuss how we can make our workplaces more Age-friendly.
See a recap of the day here: buff.ly/uJ1NvmB
#AgeFriendly
British Columbia is strengthening seniors’ care by bringing more care-home operators under consistent provincial labour standards, supporting workers, reducing turnover and ensuring high-quality care for seniors and people with complex health needs across B.C. bit.ly/49jodep #agefriendly #bchc
Island Health’s 2025 Population Health Status Report highlights progress for children and youth, while underscoring ongoing challenges tied to income, housing, geography, and substance use across the region. bit.ly/48ZflJw #bchc #agefriendly
It should reflect the values of your organisation, your purpose and your strategy.
All organisations have a culture, whether they have thousands of employees or just a few.
Find out more with our Age-friendly Employer Pledge: buff.ly/v4aC9eG
#AgeFriendly #OlderWorkers #OlderEmployers #Age
Create warm, inclusive holiday gatherings for all ages. These simple tips help ensure older adults feel comfortable, valued and fully part of festive celebrations with family and friends. bit.ly/3KNsBsT #agefriendly #bchc
Learning has no limit with Age Friendly University Teaching Programme at University of Limerick 💚💚💚
#limerick #lovelimerick #ilovelimerick #limerickandproud #limerickcity #limerickcounty #education #AgeFriendly @unioflimerick.bsky.social
www.ilovelimerick.ie/ul-age-frien...
Clear the clutter, help a neighbor!
Age-Friendly Bowdoinham and the Fire Dept need lightly used wheelchairs, rollators, and shower chairs.
One donation makes life easier for a fellow resident.
Contact Jason Lamoreau: (207) 666-3101. ♿️
#Bowdoinham #CommunitySupport #AgeFriendly
The holidays can be challenging for older adults facing loneliness, mobility limits, or loss. Thoughtful support and connection can bring joy, comfort and meaningful moments throughout the season. Here are 12 ways to help them find joy. bit.ly/4pQYTSu #agefriendly #bchc
