Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba

300 – 61 Juno Street

Winnipeg, MB R3A 1T1

Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00

S&S CLOSED
and all major Holidays


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A community that:

Values and supports the contributions of older people;

celebrates diversity, refutes ageism and reduces inequities;

and provides opportunities for healthy choices that enhance

independence and quality of life

Age-Friendly Manitoba – Creating a more Age-Friendly Community

In an age-friendly community, policies, programs and services are designed to make it easier for older adults to stay active and healthy, so they can continue to contribute economically and socially. Since the World Health Organization (WHO) developed and released its Age-Friendly cities model in 2007, communities across Canada and globally have developed action plans to become more age-friendly, recognizing that every effort benefits citizens of all ages.

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Connections

Engagement

Caregiver

Respect

Opportunities

Well Being

Safety

Resources

Access

 World Health Organization (WHO)


In June 2005, the global age-friendly cities project was conceived at an international conference in Brazil. A year later, the project evolved into the global age-friendly cities project with 35 cities involved worldwide and 33 cities directly participating in age-friendly research. The participating cities were selected from both developed and non-developed countries and included four Canadian cities: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Saanich, British Columbia and Sherbrooke, Quebec.


The age-friendly research primarily involved older persons aged 60 years and over, who discussed their experiences in focus groups. Caregivers who care for older persons and service providers also participated. Nearly 1500 people took part in the focus groups between September 2006 and April 2007.


The discussions were centered on eight topics, or eight age-friendly dimensions, that are commonly referenced to during the community consultations. The eight age-friendly dimensions are as follows:

  • Outdoor spaces & Buildings
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Social participation
  • Respect and social inclusion
  • Civic participation and employment
  • Communication and information
  • Community support and health services

The research from the 33 cities was incorporated and published in the “Global Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide", released in 2008.

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