Older People's Strategy - Newcastle City Council
Older People's Strategy - Newcastle City Council
Older People's Strategy - Newcastle City Council
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80Aim 4Enjoying older person friendly environmentsThis aim has the following outcomes:Outcome 4a<strong>Older</strong> people will feel safe in their home, their city and theircommunitiesOutcome 4b<strong>Older</strong> people have decent, appropriate accommodationin older person friendly neighbourhoodsOutcome 4c<strong>Older</strong> people can get out and about easilyContextA number of factors determine whether a city or aneighbourhood is older person friendly. These include: The quality and choice of housing. Good local parks and open spaces. The provision of adequate street lighting. The quality and maintenance of pavements with provisionof drop kerbs and paving for people with visual impairments. Improved road layouts and provision of pedestriancrossings with adequate crossing times.