Applying WHO’s Age-Friendly Communities Framework to a National Survey in China
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DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2017.1292980
Abstract: ABSTRACT The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Age-Friendly Community (AFC) initiative has gained worldwide momentum. Yet, measures have not been validated in regions with various levels of socio-economic development. This article used a nationally representative dataset… read more here.
Keywords: applying age; age; friendly communities; survey ... See more keywords
Exploring Sectoral Reach in Age-Friendly Communities.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac149
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There is growing interest in better understanding the sectoral reach of age-friendly community practice. Action across a wide range of actors is central to achieving age-friendly societal change according to the World… read more here.
Keywords: age friendly; age; sectoral reach; friendly communities ... See more keywords
The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities: a general review
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DOI: 10.1108/wwop-12-2017-0034
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed account of the work and contribution of the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, a platform established to support the development of age-friendly communities across the… read more here.
Keywords: network age; age; friendly communities; age friendly ... See more keywords
What do adolescents perceive to be key features of an effective dementia education and awareness initiative?
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DOI: 10.1177/1471301218807559
Abstract: The development of dementia friendly communities is a current global and national priority for the UK. As a response to policy, there have been a number of dementia awareness initiatives disseminated with the aim of… read more here.
Keywords: awareness; dementia education; dementia; friendly communities ... See more keywords
Dementia-friendly communities: The involvement of people living with dementia.
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DOI: 10.1177/14713012211073200
Abstract: BACKGROUND Dementia Friendly Communities (DFCs) offer an approach to community engagement to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their family supporters. The involvement of those living with dementia is key to creating… read more here.
Keywords: involvement; living dementia; friendly communities; dementia friendly ... See more keywords
Dementia-Friendly Communities: Exploring Terms used to Describe Dementia, Attitudes and Reactions Towards People with Dementia in Ilembe District, South Africa.
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DOI: 10.1177/14713012231165112
Abstract: Background People with dementia often experience stigma, abuse and social exclusion in their communities. Thus, developing dementia-friendly communities is a priority in the fight against dementia. Objectives This study investigated communities' attitudes towards people with… read more here.
Keywords: towards people; dementia friendly; describe dementia; people dementia ... See more keywords
The Social Housing Crisis and the Barriers to Developing Dementia-Friendly Communities in Chile
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.662364
Abstract: Interaction with living place and neighbourhood is one of the cornerstones for creating dementia-friendly communities (DFC). Chile has one of the largest proportions of older adults in Latin America and is currently facing an increase… read more here.
Keywords: housing crisis; friendly communities; housing; social housing ... See more keywords