Aging-friendly renovation refers to the process of adjusting and improving the social environment, building facilities, public services and related systems to adapt to the living needs and special needs of the elderly. It aims to improve the quality of life of the elderly, promote their autonomy and independence, and ensure that they can live in a comfortable, safe and dignified environment.
Age-friendly renovation includes the following aspects:
1. Age-friendly renovation of buildings and housing: Structural and design improvements to residential buildings, public buildings and community facilities , such as adding barrier-free facilities (such as handrails, ramps, elevators), improving the layout of indoor spaces, and providing safety equipment (such as non-slip floors, emergency call systems), etc., so that the elderly can live more autonomously and conveniently.
2. Aging-friendly transformation of community and urban planning: Create an environment conducive to the residence and life of the elderly through reasonable planning of the facilities and service layout of communities and cities. This includes planning public spaces suitable for elderly activities, building fitness facilities, providing elderly care service centers, and enhancing the accessibility of transportation facilities and public transportation.
3. Aging-friendly transformation of public services: Provide more convenience and support for services for the elderly, such as optimizing medical services, expanding social security coverage, providing long-term care services, and popularizing technology applications for the elderly. training, etc., to meet the diverse needs of the elderly.
4. Adapting the system to the aging population: ensuring that the rights and interests of the elderly are protected and respected by formulating and improving relevant laws, regulations, policies and standards. This includes strengthening legal protection for the elderly, promoting participation and decision-making in the affairs of the elderly, and establishing social and family support systems.
The purpose of aging-friendly transformation is to enable the elderly to continue to live autonomously, independently, and with dignity, and to improve their quality of life and happiness. Aging-friendly transformation is also society's response to the challenges of aging, promoting sustainable development and social integration.