The World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined goals for age-friendly world.
Goals for an older adult:
(1) able to meet basic needs
(2) able to lean and grow
(3) able to make own decisions
(4) mobile
(5) able to build and maintain relationships
(6) able to make a contribution
(7) able to continue to do things that are valued despite capacity loss
where:
• Additional goals can be added, such as freedom from pain or bothersome symptoms.
Practices for an age-friendly world need:
(1) to adjust to personal preferences
(2) to respect personal choices
(3) to protect the vulnerable
(4) to be equitable
