Monthly Archives: April 2017

Is age-friendliness for everyone? Or just for older people?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

Judith Davey 21/04/2017 “towards a society for all ages” This was the slogan for the United Nations’ International Year of Older Persons in 1999. But if you google anything about the year, not to mention “age-friendliness,” the photos you see … Continue reading →

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NORCs- what are they and how can they be useful?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

Judith Davey 07/04/17 I tell people that I live in a NORC, but it looks just like a high-rise apartment building. It might not strictly fit the definition of a NORC, but it is a good conversation-opener. A naturally occurring … Continue reading →

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