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  • Public Health
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  • The concept of "age-friendly" has gained significant traction among researchers and experts in aging.
  • PubMed searches reveal a dramatic increase in publications related to age-friendly concepts, from 15 (2006-2011) to 572 (2015-2019).
  • Initiatives like age-friendly cities and communities, led by the World Health Organization, have expanded to encompass health and public health systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development of age-friendly programs.
  • To propose a vision for an age-friendly ecosystem that integrates various aspects of older adult well-being.
  • To emphasize the importance of global collaboration in aging research and support systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of age-friendly initiatives.
  • Analysis of publication trends in aging research.
  • Conceptual framework development for an age-friendly ecosystem.

Main Results:

  • Significant growth in scholarly interest and research output concerning age-friendly concepts.
  • Emergence of age-friendly health systems and public health systems as critical areas of focus.
  • Identification of key components for an age-friendly ecosystem: lived environment, social determinants of health, healthcare, and public health.

Conclusions:

  • An integrated, age-friendly ecosystem is crucial for supporting the global aging population, especially in the context of global health challenges.
  • Synergies between different age-friendly initiatives can create greater momentum and impact.
  • Global cooperation is essential for advancing the well-being and care of older adults worldwide.