Portland State University
The Whys and How-Tos of Creating an Age-Friendly Community
An overview of the World Health Organisation's Age-Friendly Cities Project and how it was adopted by Portland Oregon, with details of its action plan.
2017
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Action Plan for an Age-Friendly Portland
In 2006, the Institute on Aging at Portland State University began
collaborating with the World Health Organization in their Global Age-Friendly Cities project.
2013
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Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at creating a more sustainable city.
2013
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The World Health Organization Age-Friendly Cities Project in Portland, Oregon, USA
In 2006, researchers at the Institute on Aging in the School of Community Health at Portland State University were invited to collaborate with the World Health Organization on its “Age-Friendly Cities Project.” This project was designed to identify indicators of an age-friendly city based on the views of older adults, informal caregivers, and service providers.
2007
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."