The purpose of this guide is to engage cities to become more age-friendly so as to tap the potential that older people represent for humanity. It describes the converging trends of rapid growth of the population over 60 years of age and of urbanization, outlines the...
Age-Friendly World
Explore this new website from the WHO to share information about the age-friendly cities and communities movement across the world. The website includes a resource library and examples of age-friendly communities in practice.
WHO Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
The WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (the Network) was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide striving to better meet the needs of their older residents. Use this website...
6 Ways to Eat Well As You Get Older
"We all remember being told to eat our vegetables when we were children. But is eating well still important as you age?" This article posted by NCOA discusses 6 ways to eat well as you get older.
Healthy Eating After 50
The National Institute on Aging's "Healthy Eating After 50" page includes tips and a Q&A for healthy eating.
What’s On Your Plate: Smart Food Choices for Healthy Aging
"What's On Your Plate" is a visual guide created by the National Institute on Aging for older adults. It includes information on nutrition, food safety, shopping tips, plans for healthy eating, common questions and healthy lifestyles.
5 Resources for Family Caregivers
This article by the National Council on Aging includes 5 resources for family caregivers to help them do their job. Resources include "BenefitsCheckUp," "My Medication Matters" and more.
Public Policy and Aging Report
The Fall 2014 issue of the Public Policy and Aging Report contains articles on senior entrepreneurship, employment transitions and more.
The Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Pets for the Elderly Foundation works to provide companionship to seniors through pet ownership, while also saving animals from shelters.
The Guide to Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly and their Caretakers
This guide provides tips and advice for the elderly, their caregivers, and family members on how to beat holiday depression.