Brussels is an 'age-friendly city'

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More and more people in the world are older than 60 years. The WHO therefore made a study of the effects of aging on society. From this study, the project Age-friendly Cities grew.

Network of WHO

Cities can join the network of Age-friendly cities by the WHO. An 'age-friendly city' focuses on the aging of the population and tries actively to improve health, participation in society and safety of seniors. In this way, it tries to improve the quality of life for the elderly. Thus the services of the city are made accessible by taking into account the different needs of seniors.

The City of Brussels already made a study on seniors in the city. In early April 2010, it also applied to join the network Age-friendly Cities. It is now the first Belgian city to join the global network.