Abstract
This study aimed to validate a set of indicators that can contribute to producing a diagnostic about the living conditions of the elderly population in the cities, serving as a powerful tool for decision making. The methodology adopted was the adaptation of the “Diagnostic content validation model”, Fehring, published in 1987. The system of indicators was based on the concept of active ageing and its determinants. Of the 38 indicators analyzed by the experts as to their appropriateness and relevance for the diagnosis and monitoring of the performance of cities to be friends of the elderly, 17 were considered critical, 19 supplementary and 2 were considered inadequate and irrelevant, being excluded from the system. Then the reliability of the questionnaire through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was calculated. The indicators proved to be useful in classifying age-friendly cities worldwide.
Highlights
According to data of the United Nations (UN), the world population of people aged 60 or over will double in proportion, from 11% in 2010 to 21.8% in 2050, which represents, in absolute numbers approximately two billion elderly (WHO, 2007; UN, 2009; UN, 2002).How to cite this paper: Pinheiro, F
The active ageing approach is based on the recognition of human rights of older people and the principles of independence, participation, dignity, and self-fulfillment assistance established by the United Nations (Ribeiro & Paúl, 2011)
An active ageing approach to the development of policies and programs has the potential to meet many of the challenges inherent to individual and population ageing demanding integrated and complementary action of different public actors and civil society organizations (WHO, 2007). This scenario points to the need for public policies that include attention to the elderly, among other concerns, diagnostic mechanisms that guide decision making by investors and public officials who deal with the subject, strengthening the network of care to the person elderly and promoting quality of life of this population
Summary
According to data of the United Nations (UN), the world population of people aged 60 or over will double in proportion, from 11% in 2010 to 21.8% in 2050, which represents, in absolute numbers approximately two billion elderly (WHO, 2007; UN, 2009; UN, 2002). The active ageing approach is based on the recognition of human rights of older people and the principles of independence, participation, dignity, and self-fulfillment assistance established by the United Nations (Ribeiro & Paúl, 2011). In this new paradigm, the strategic planning of public policies for the elderly no longer has a needs-based approach (which considers older people passive targets) and is replaced by a rights-based approach, which allows the recognition of the rights of the most old to equal opportunities and treatment in all aspects of life (WHO, 2007). This scenario points to the need for public policies that include attention to the elderly, among other concerns, diagnostic mechanisms that guide decision making by investors and public officials who deal with the subject, strengthening the network of care to the person elderly and promoting quality of life of this population
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