Describe the features of an age-friendly community and provide an example for each feature.

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The Answer is - outdoor spaces and buildings (e.g. ,doors are easy to open by someone using a walker or in a wheelchair)
- transportation (e.g. ,drop-off and pick-up areas are available,clearly marked,and conveniently located)
- housing (e.g. ,affordable supports available to enable seniors to remain at home)
- respect and social inclusion (e.g. ,older people are visible in the media and are depicted positively without stereotyping)
- social participation (e.g. ,a range of events and activities for seniors of all ages is available,such as courses,crafts,sporting events,and gatherings with food)
- communication and information (e.g. ,printed information uses large lettering)
- civic participation and employment (e.g. ,seniors are well represented on councils,boards,and committees;opportunities for volunteering are flexible and allow for intergenerational involvement)
- community support and health services (e.g. ,medical equipment is available through a loan program or at no cost to seniors;health care facilities include a cluster of services and provide "one stop" health or wellness services)

Describe the Features of an Age-Friendly Community and Provide an Example