The document discusses key trends of global aging and urbanization and their implications. It notes that by 2050, over 20% of the global population will be over 60, older people will outnumber children for the first time, and 80% of older people will live in developing countries. It also discusses the rapid growth of cities, with urban populations in developing countries set to multiply over 16 times. The document advocates for active aging and age-friendly communities and cities that support health, participation and quality of life for older adults.
Dan Jones, Director of Innovation and Change at the Centre for Ageing Better, presents on age-friendly cities and the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities.
How can the spaces attract people from different backgrounds to feel more connected? How can the spaces help people develop & test activities that are rooted in the strengths & needs of neighbourhood? How can the spaces encourage organisations to collaborate around common causes and create social value for the neighbourhood?
Dan Jones, Director of Innovation and Change at the Centre for Ageing Better, presents on age-friendly cities and the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities.
How can the spaces attract people from different backgrounds to feel more connected? How can the spaces help people develop & test activities that are rooted in the strengths & needs of neighbourhood? How can the spaces encourage organisations to collaborate around common causes and create social value for the neighbourhood?
Many social work organisations are providing home support to the elderly who have been ostracised from their homes are too insecure to live alone. Despite that, there are several other challenges that need to be countered in order to create a healthy living for all.
State of the World's Children 2012 - Children in an Urban World (Executive Su...UNICEF Publications
This report anticipates the rapidly approaching day when the majority of the world’s children will grow up in urban areas. It observes that many of these places are marked by pronounced inequality in power and resources that in turn lead to disparity in children’s survival and development.
The report adds to the growing base of evidence and analysis of inequity and the need for strategies to reach excluded children and families wherever they live. It builds on work, by UNICEF and many partners, to show that the children who are most deprived, vulnerable and difficult to reach are to be found not only in remote rural parts but also in the very urban centres that are home to commercial, political and cultural elites.
The Slums of Kolkata, a very interesting proposition for study, so many organizations have worked for so many years in the slums of Kolkata for its development, but still there is a lot to do, this study is also a small part of that big effort for betterment of people living in slums, and more than anything this study will try to raise more questions which are worth following for answers.
Community Foundation of Utah Awards 12 Organizations Engaging in Work to Supp...Jane Marquardt
The Community Foundation of Utah awarded $42,000 to twelve organizations across the state engaging in work to support the LGBTQ community. Here is a basic overview of who these organizations are and what programs or initiatives were funded.
Many social work organisations are providing home support to the elderly who have been ostracised from their homes are too insecure to live alone. Despite that, there are several other challenges that need to be countered in order to create a healthy living for all.
State of the World's Children 2012 - Children in an Urban World (Executive Su...UNICEF Publications
This report anticipates the rapidly approaching day when the majority of the world’s children will grow up in urban areas. It observes that many of these places are marked by pronounced inequality in power and resources that in turn lead to disparity in children’s survival and development.
The report adds to the growing base of evidence and analysis of inequity and the need for strategies to reach excluded children and families wherever they live. It builds on work, by UNICEF and many partners, to show that the children who are most deprived, vulnerable and difficult to reach are to be found not only in remote rural parts but also in the very urban centres that are home to commercial, political and cultural elites.
The Slums of Kolkata, a very interesting proposition for study, so many organizations have worked for so many years in the slums of Kolkata for its development, but still there is a lot to do, this study is also a small part of that big effort for betterment of people living in slums, and more than anything this study will try to raise more questions which are worth following for answers.
Community Foundation of Utah Awards 12 Organizations Engaging in Work to Supp...Jane Marquardt
The Community Foundation of Utah awarded $42,000 to twelve organizations across the state engaging in work to support the LGBTQ community. Here is a basic overview of who these organizations are and what programs or initiatives were funded.
Erin Mitchell, Associate State Director, American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
Designing Homes, Communities and Transit for an Aging Population: AARP will
highlight recent successes in New York communities that help people age in place. Aging in place is the ability to stay in your home and community as long as possible and avoid costly institutions. The three main design features are Complete Streets, Universal Design and Transit Efficient Development. Town, county, state and federal government all have a role to play in helping to shape the future landscape of New York; whether it is our roadways, transit, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, homes with no step entries, and wider doorways. Come hear about how AARP is partnering all over New York and the country to make sure these transformations occur.
The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation working to create a society in which everyone enjoys a good later life. We have used the results of a major study we undertook with people in later life, alongside existing research and the views of other organisations working in the field, to identify areas that are key to achieving our vision.
Invisible Homeless Families Of East Colfaxrrksmith3
This presentation is a collaborative of graduate social work students. All materials are copywritten. All rights reserved. Written permission must be obtained by authors for any use.
Invisible Homeless Families Of East Colfaxrrksmith3
This research project was a field study of cummunity social work. It started a research project, and became an inspiration for several students and launched their careers.
This sad but brutal truth of what families face living on East Colfax in Denver out of motels. Children and families feet away from drugs, gangs, prostitution adn violence. Desperate community efforts to help families get out of endendured slavery with the motels they live in due to slow agency pay.
CSCR Community Track #2: Community Resilience: Elan Shapiro and Eldred Harris...Sustainable Tompkins
Climate Smart & Climate Ready Conference Community Track #2 on April 20, 2013 at Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, NY. Elan Shapiro and Eldred Harris, Building Bridges. Community Resilience: Developing an Inclusive and Regenerative Strategy.
The Livability Economy - People, Places and ProsperityAllyson Brunette
Livable Communities provide a host of advantages that enhance the quality of life of residents, the economic prospects of businesses and the bottom lines of governments. The Livability Economy shows how livability initiatives contribute to improved economic performance and a more vibrant, desirable and competitive environment for housing and commercial investment. This workshop focuses on design factors that feature livability outcomes that benefit older adults and people of all ages. Examples of some of the most common tools and treatments for creating age-friendly environments will be presented — from the least-expensive, short-term wins to dramatic changes and long-term initiatives. All of the proposed transformations are expected to create a return on investment by increasing business income, property values and new development; decreasing vehicle crashes, pedestrian injuries and fatalities; reducing medical costs; and improving air quality and overall public health. In addition, AARP’s new tool, the “Livability Index” will be presented which measures the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions: housing, transportation, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and civic and social engagement.
IAAG Africa Regional Conference - Dr Alex Kalache Robert Butler Mermorial Pre...ILC- UK
ILC South Africa together with the Institute of Ageing in Africa at the University of Cape Town co organised the AFRICA AGEING Conference, held in Cape Town, South Africa on 17-20 October 2012.
Sociocultural context of health and health care deliveryChantal Settley
Student should be able to understand the rich diversity of cultures in a multicultural society such as South Africa and throughout the world.
Student should be able to apply the sociocultural knowledge in the different health care settings.
Hugely successful event on Asset Based Community Development in Torbay, delivered by Cormac Russell. January 2012. Hosted by Brixham YES. Funded by NESTA (Neighbourhood Challenge) & Big Lottery.
Engaged Solutions to Address Socio-Emotional Needs PRC, Inc
Saint Anthony, a stand-alone safety-net hospital operating in the black, effectively leverages a range of community resources through the Center for Community Wellness (CCW) to engage with two of the most pressing social needs for the residents of Chicago’s west and southwest sides: access to healthcare/mental health services and addressing the impacts of community violence. Over the last two decades, they have developed four community-based programs, offered at no cost, that address community residents’ socio-emotional needs: healthcare navigation, health education, family support, and mental health.
This webinar will demonstrate the value of the CCW as a model to advance health equity by tackling some of the most pressing issues facing Chicago’s high economic hardship communities. The CCW has established community wellness centers in those neighborhoods to provide easily accessible and culturally responsive services for individuals and families across the life span as a method of directly addressing social determinants of health.
1. Global ageing and urbanization: meeting the challenge of humanity’s success The number of people aged 60 and over as a proportion of the global population will double from 11% in 2006 to 22% by 2050. There will be more older people than children (aged 0–14 years) in the population for the first time in human history
2. Developing countries are ageing at a much faster rate than developed countries 2005 , 60% of the World’s population elderly live in developing countries, 2050, This number will reach 80%!!! 2007, over half of the global population now lives in cities cities with 10 million inhabitants or more, increased tenfold from 2 to 20 during the 20th century Global ageing and urbanization
3. In developing countries the share of older people in urban communities will multiply 16 times from about 56 million in 1998 to over 908 million in 2050. In 2050 older people will comprise one fourth of the total urban population in less developed countries Global ageing and urbanization
4. Population ageing and urbanization are the culmination of successful human development during last century Urban growth is associated with a country’s technological and economic development Vibrant cities benefit a country’s entire population – urban and rural Urban and Rural? Global ageing and urbanization
5. Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. Active ageing: Future Focus directsa framework for age-friendly cities
6. An age-friendly city, policies, services, settings and structures support and enable people to age actively by: recognizing the wide range of capacities and resources among older people; anticipating and responding flexibly to ageing-related needs and preferences; Active Ageing: Continued
7. An age-friendly city, policies, services, settings and structures support and enable people to age actively by: respecting their decisions and lifestyle choices; protecting those who are most vulnerable; and promoting their inclusion in and contribution to all areas of community life. Active Ageing: Continued
8. Active ageing depends on a variety of influences or determinants that surround individuals, families and nations They include material conditions as well as social factors that affect individual types of behavior and feelings The interaction between these factors play an important role in affecting how well individuals age. Active Ageing: Continued
10. Chart Rehab Maintaining Functional Capacity over Life’s Course Adult Life Maintaining highest possible level of function Older Age Maintaining independence and preventing disability Early Life Growth & Development Range of Function Disability Threshold Rehabilitation and ensuring the quality of life
21. Affordability Housing for older & disabled adults Virtually Maintenance-free exterior construction Eco-friendly design quality and material usage No Hassle's Easy Access FFC – Community Assessments
22. Essential Services Nutrition Site on campus Wellness Educational Services Housekeeping Services Maintenance Support Social Support Caregiver Coordination FFC – Community Assessments, Cont.
27. Housing is Accessible to active or disabled Older AdultFFC – Community Design Assessments
28. Modifications Housing is modified to meet senior needs Modifications are Affordable Equipment for Modification is Accessible Financial Assistance is Available Competent Assistance provided FFC – Community Assessments –Rehabbing Existing Inventory
29. Maintenance Maintenance services are Affordable to seniors Qualified and Reliable service providers to perform maintenance work Public Housing, rental accommodation and common areas are well-maintained FFC – Community Assessments, Maintenance Free!
39. Employment, Enterprise, and Volunteerism is supported throughout the CommunityFFC – Community Integration Assessment
40. Housing Options Range of Appropriate and Affordable Housing Options for Seniors Seniors are well informed of options Sufficient number of houses or living options Range of services to support senior needs Seniors housing is integrated into surrounding community Facility-based care based on Eden Alternative Principles FFC – Community Housing Assessments
47. Future Focus Community and its Collaborative Organizations Social & Behavioral Responsibility outreach efforts to Seniors desiring to contribute to their community-FWOP Education Economic Environment Empowerment Energy Integrated Approach – FWOP & FFC
48. The three plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom account for the bulk of suffering among our Elders – FFC, Loneliness, Isolation & Depression An Elder-centered community commits to creating a Human Habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals and children. It is these relationships that provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living. Loving companionship is the antidote to loneliness. Elders deserve easy access to human and animal companionship. FFC’s Guiding Principles “Eden Alternative”
52. An Elder-centered community honors its Elders by de-emphasizing top-down bureaucratic authority, seeking instead to place the maximum possible decision-making authority into the hands of the Elders or into the hands of those closest to them. Creating an Elder-centered community is a never-ending process. Human growth must never be separated from human life. Wise leadership is the lifeblood of any struggle against the three plagues. For it, there can be no substitute. Guiding Principles “Eden Alternative”
53. Clothing Room Donation Room Community Care An Artist and … ….his Cat “Rocky” Spiritual Connectivity & Expression Gardening for the Community Caring Connections – re-cycled cards Dough-Nations, social responsibility Music Man delivers Holistic Therapy Eden’s evolution at Ackert Park
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56. Village Connectivity Emotional Wellbeing Vocational Connectivity Physical Wellbeing Social Connectivity Spiritual Wellbeing Resident/Staff Intellectual Wellbeing Connectivity Spiritual Care at Ackert
57. Music for the Soul If the Walls of Ackert Park could Talk-!
60. Ackert Community Gives Back Ackert Park sites along an old Trolley path called Ackert Way. It serves as our Walking Rehab Trail, connection to Community Gardens and a place to shared nature with our neighbors-!
61. Is it really Culture Change we seek… …or is it Culture we’ve lost! Let our Campuses reflect the Communities Culture that surrounds us Give up the sterility of Medicine Give in the …. Persons should direct care Culture Change?