The Age-friendly Communities approach was developed by the World Health Organisation in 2007, in consultation with older people around the world. It is built on the evidence of what supports healthy and active ageing in a place and supports older residents to shape their community. By following this approach, local groups, leaders, councils, businesses and older residents will all work together to identify and make changes in both the physical and social environments. This includes improving transport, outdoor spaces, volunteering and employment, leisure and community services.
To make these improvements, Age-friendly Communities commit to following the World Health Organisation framework. This framework has two elements that guide communities through the process of becoming a better place to age: the Eight Domains and the Four-Step Programme Cycle.
