The policy of the City of Reykjavik regarding the elderly until 2017

The City of Reykjavik aims to be an age-friendly city that addresses the needs of its older citizens with consideration. This policy paper identifies seven categories relevant to the City's ageing population, including housing. The City believes it is vital to offer varied support for independent living in order to encourage people to live in their own homes for as long as possible, In recent decades a considerable amount of specialized housing (taking into account accessibility for elderly people) has been built in Reykjavik.