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Co-creating age-friendly futures

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines how cross-sector collaborations and leadership can be leveraged to advance age-friendly initiatives, with a particular focus on the role of co-production and the involvement of older adults. It first reviews examples of age-friendly initiatives from various regions in the Global North and South, highlighting multisector collaboration. Next, it presents case studies from Manchester (UK)—an international leader in age-friendly programs—that showcase co-production and the active participation of diverse groups of older adults. Finally, the article identifies key leadership principles and skills, as recognized by age-friendly leaders themselves, that are critical for overcoming barriers to collaboration and ensuring the sustainability of age-friendly initiatives.

Source: Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)

Author: Buffel, Tine

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7112080994

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