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Developing indicators for evaluation of age-friendly communities in Canada: process and results
H Orpana1,2, M Chawla3, E Gallagher4
1Science Integration Division, Social Determinants of Health and Science Integration Directorate, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
New indicators help Canadian communities evaluate age-friendly initiatives, supporting active aging and improving outcomes. This evaluation is key to completing the Pan-Canadian Age-Friendly Community milestones.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Community Development
Background:
- The World Health Organization's Global Age-Friendly Cities Project promotes active aging.
- Canadian age-friendly community (AFC) initiatives lack evaluated effectiveness and tools for evaluation.
- Stakeholders need capacity and tools to develop and conduct AFC initiative evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop indicators for evaluating age-friendly community (AFC) initiatives in Canada.
- To address the gap in evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes of AFC initiatives.
- To provide tools for communities to assess their age-friendly efforts.
Main Methods:
- An evidence-based, iterative consultation approach was employed.
- This included a literature review and environmental scan.
- Two rounds of expert and stakeholder consultations rated potential indicators on importance, actionability, and feasibility.
Main Results:
- Thirty-nine indicators were developed across eight AFC domains.
- Four additional indicators focus on long-term health and social outcomes.
- A user-friendly guide is available to support the use of these indicators.
Conclusions:
- The developed AFC indicators aid communities in evaluating their initiatives.
- These evaluations are the final step in the Pan-Canadian AFC milestones.
- Communities can use results to enhance initiatives, benefiting Canadians.
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