Practices of Age-Friendly Cities in Turkey

Abstract

It is predicted that the proportion of the elderly population in the total population will increase significantly in following decades. Central state institutions and local government organisations increase the services and expenditures for the elderly population as a requirement of the social state understanding. Municipalities should ensure the active participation of the elderly population in production and consumption activities. For this reason, it is usual for age-friendly cities to increase in number and services in developed countries. This research aims to explain the concept of an age-friendly city in the context of silver economy and active old age, and to outline the basic features of an age-friendly city. Available services in the context of an age-friendly city will be analysed across selected cities in the world and Turkey. This article aims to indicate the necessity of cooperation between municipalities and the creation of local social support systems.