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1. Physical Environment, Outdoor Spaces, Public Services, Transport • How accessible are the public spaces where you live? – eg is the street lighting strong enough? Is there adequate public seating and clean, even pavements? • Are there safe public transport/pedestrian routes to parks and gardens? • Do you have information on and input into Town Planning? • Do you have access to good quality consumer goods and services? • Do you feel safe where you live and when out and about in your community? 2. Transportation • Is there adequate public transport and car parking in your town/village? • Is the traffic flow manageable? For example, is there time allowed for crossing at traffic lights/ pedestrian crossings? • Is public transport affordable? Is there clear information on timetables, etc? • Is there adequate public transport at the weekend? • Are there good connections between local towns and villages? • Are the rural transport services/city services adequate? 3. Home • Do you wish to remain in your home when you are less mobile and in need of support? • Do you have access to quality supported and sheltered housing? • Is there access to residential homes for those who need them? • Is there access to nursing homes for those who need them? • Is there access to home supports and home help for those who need them? • Are there affordable housing options for those who need them? 172
Appendices: Chapter 2 4. Social Participation • Are you able to attend local events and activities? • Can you afford to attend local events and activities? • Are you kept up to date on what’s on, when and where? • Are you happy with the range of events? • Are the activities and events held in local amenities? • Is there sufficient outreach to those who are isolated? 5. Respect and Social Inclusion • Are you asked your views on what public, voluntary and commercial services exist in your area? • Do the services and products that exist suit you? • Are staff members courteous and helpful? • Is the profile of older people in local media positive or negative? • Are there intergenerational opportunities in your community? • Is there educational awareness on ageing? • Is there recognition of older people in the community? 6. Civic Participation and Employment • Are there opportunities for older people to set up businesses? • Are there opportunities for older people to remain working after 65 if they so wish? • Are there opportunities for flexible working? • Is there information on income and entitlements? • Are there opportunities for volunteering and mentoring? 173
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Introduction 7 Chapter 1: Set Up 21
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Acknowledgements This resource woul
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Foreword, Brendan Kenny, Chair, Age
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Ageing is changing According to the
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Users Introduction to Handbook for
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Introduction to the International A
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Chapter 1: Setting Up An Age Friend
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The responses from the Alliance mem
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actions for 2014-2017. This process
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Living The Age Friendly Programme:
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