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Age-friendly BC
Transcript: Age-friendly BC Part 1 - Introduction Age-friendly BC website: www2.gov.bc.ca Colin Milner Chief Executive Office International Council on Active Aging Hi -- my name #39;s Colin Milner, and I #39;m the founder and CEO (chief executive officer) of the International Council on Active Aging. What makes a community age-friendly? The World Health Organization asked seniors around the world and they said an age-friendly community has pleasant, clean and secure public spaces. Seniors have accessible transportation. They can choose from a variety of affordable housing without having to move to a different community. They have employment and volunteer opportunities, and information and services tailored to their needs. And perhaps most importantly, they are respected and active participants in community life. Communities all over British Columbia are working to create those conditions. There are a lot of things that individuals and local governments and others can do and, as you will see from the successful activities in communities around the province, it doesn #39;t have to cost a lot. We hope these actions will inspire others involved in community development to make their own communities more age-friendly. Communities the world over are aging. Some may see this as a challenge, but many are embracing the opportunities that come from a healthy, active older population. Seniors are a valuable resource and they have experienced an unprecedented period of global growth and ...From:healthyfamiliesbcViews:9 0ratingsTime:36:57More inEducation

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