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Looking into the future, Bond suggests that in five years time<br />

there will be a different level of awareness and attitude about<br />

<strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> initiatives. “You shouldn’t need the specialised<br />

structures anymore because age-awareness and acceptance<br />

will be embedded into everyone’s thinking and actions. The<br />

implications for older people is that they will no longer be<br />

seen as a marginalised group as we address an inclusive<br />

society for all ages.”The key learning for everyone, according<br />

to Bond is that older people themselves should be the first<br />

point of call on everything not a technical guide or a book.<br />

– Rodd Bond, Chair, Louth <strong>Age</strong> <strong>Friendly</strong> County Alliance

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