Menu
22/05/2019
Age Friendly Strategy Launched
An Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan has been launched by a local council in Northern Ireland in a bid to make the area a better place to live and grow older.
Ards and North Down Borough Council's Community Planning Partnership is working towards the World Health Organisation's (WHO) age friendly status. This process includes a comprehensive strategy and action plan to help cater for the ageing population.
The demographic profile of those living in the council area is expected to change significantly over the next 10-20 years, with the number of people over the age of 65 expected to rise from around 31,000 in 2014 to 50,000 by 2030. The number of people over the age of 85 is anticipated to more than double, from just under 4,000 in 2014 to around 10,000 by 2039.
"These changes pose significant challenges," said Ards and North Down Mayor, Councillor Richard Smart. "As more people live for longer, this shift in age structure means that retirement, pensions and other social benefits, along with healthcare requirements, tend to extend over longer periods of time.
"We need the capacity to create environments in which all of us can flourish as we age, allowing us to lead healthy, active and engaged lives.
"Society needs to plan for the needs of a much larger older population and it's important that organisations designing and delivering public services take account of these changes to ensure that future services are fit for purpose."
The creation of the Strategy and Action Plan marks the beginning of a process to create a more age friendly society. It provides a framework to help make Ards and North Down a great place to grow older and an area in which everyone, regardless of age, is valued and respected.
Ards and North Down Borough Council's Community Planning Partnership is working towards the World Health Organisation's (WHO) age friendly status. This process includes a comprehensive strategy and action plan to help cater for the ageing population.
The demographic profile of those living in the council area is expected to change significantly over the next 10-20 years, with the number of people over the age of 65 expected to rise from around 31,000 in 2014 to 50,000 by 2030. The number of people over the age of 85 is anticipated to more than double, from just under 4,000 in 2014 to around 10,000 by 2039.
"These changes pose significant challenges," said Ards and North Down Mayor, Councillor Richard Smart. "As more people live for longer, this shift in age structure means that retirement, pensions and other social benefits, along with healthcare requirements, tend to extend over longer periods of time.
"We need the capacity to create environments in which all of us can flourish as we age, allowing us to lead healthy, active and engaged lives.
"Society needs to plan for the needs of a much larger older population and it's important that organisations designing and delivering public services take account of these changes to ensure that future services are fit for purpose."
The creation of the Strategy and Action Plan marks the beginning of a process to create a more age friendly society. It provides a framework to help make Ards and North Down a great place to grow older and an area in which everyone, regardless of age, is valued and respected.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
21 June 2004
Campaign to end ageism is launched in North West
Employers in the North West are being urged to attend the North West launch of the Age Positive campaign.
Campaign to end ageism is launched in North West
Employers in the North West are being urged to attend the North West launch of the Age Positive campaign.
06 April 2023
Consumers More Positive About Spending Power
UK consumers are feeling more positive moving into spring, according to the latest edition of the PwC Consumer Sentiment survey. Conducted immediately after the Spring Budget, the survey found consumers are feeling more optimistic about their spending power for the year ahead.
Consumers More Positive About Spending Power
UK consumers are feeling more positive moving into spring, according to the latest edition of the PwC Consumer Sentiment survey. Conducted immediately after the Spring Budget, the survey found consumers are feeling more optimistic about their spending power for the year ahead.
18 June 2001
PROVINCE ON TARGET FOR 10,000 NEW JOBS
COMPANIES in Northern Ireland are seizing the opportunities of the Information Age, according to a recent Progress Report published by the Information Age Initiative (IAI).
PROVINCE ON TARGET FOR 10,000 NEW JOBS
COMPANIES in Northern Ireland are seizing the opportunities of the Information Age, according to a recent Progress Report published by the Information Age Initiative (IAI).
15 June 2022
GB News To Broadcast 12th July Parades
GB News has announced that it will present a live broadcast of the Twelth of July parades, with lead commentary by former First Minister and GB News presenter Dame Arlene Foster. The news comes after the BBC announced last week that it would now longer show live coverage of the event.
GB News To Broadcast 12th July Parades
GB News has announced that it will present a live broadcast of the Twelth of July parades, with lead commentary by former First Minister and GB News presenter Dame Arlene Foster. The news comes after the BBC announced last week that it would now longer show live coverage of the event.
19 November 2020
Active Ageing Strategy Extended Until 2022
The Executive's Active Ageing Strategy has been extended to May 2022, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The Strategy has a vision 'of being an age friendly region in which people as they get older, are valued and supported to live actively to their fullest potential; with their rights respected and their dignity protected'.
Active Ageing Strategy Extended Until 2022
The Executive's Active Ageing Strategy has been extended to May 2022, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The Strategy has a vision 'of being an age friendly region in which people as they get older, are valued and supported to live actively to their fullest potential; with their rights respected and their dignity protected'.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
