Long-term Senior Policy in Poland: for the years 2014-2020
A senior policy for Poland. It covers all areas of ageing, including housing and age-friendly communities.
An objective in the housing area is to support universal design, including the needs of elderly people.
Recommendations:
• cooperation with senior citizens and social organizations on the assessment of sites and public buildings in terms of accessibility for older people
• public transport planning, including the needs of older people
• introduce measures shortening the waiting period for service in public places (offices, libraries)
• implementation of inclusive design principles at every level
• promoting the construction of housing units, as well as changes in the existing one