Database of good practices on ageing

Older persons in Türkiye (primarily 65+, some services 60+), including low-income seniors, those needing home or long-term care, and their families/caregivers.

The programme supports older persons nationwide—e.g., YADES operates in 13 metropolitan cities—expanding home/day care, simplifying access to health, social assistance and transport concessions, and improving rights awareness through a single, user-friendly guide and 24/7 hotlines.

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services compiled a national, rights-based guide that consolidates scattered rules and entitlements for seniors. Implementation is multi-sectoral: Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations assess eligibility and deliver cash/in-kind aid; the Ministry of Health and Home Health Units provide home health, palliative and vaccination services; Provincial Directorates and municipal partners deliver home care and day services; long-term care is provided via public/private nursing homes and “Elderly Living Homes.” Access pathways are standardized—e-government, PTT payments, foundation applications, and national call centers (Alo 183; 444 38 33). The YADES programme channels Ministry funds to municipalities to scale home/day care and ageing-in-place supports.

It turns a complex service ecosystem into one clear, accessible entry point, grounded in human-rights principles and inter-agency coordination, with practical access channels (hotlines, e-gov, local foundations) that reduce barriers for older persons.

Ministry of Family and Social Services, “Ministry has prepared ‘Services Application Guide’” (online article discussing the Information Guide for Older Persons, 2020), available on the official aile.tr website. *Active Living Center

Older persons aged 60+ who gain access to paid jobs; and employers (companies, cooperatives, individual entrepreneurs) that hire many 60+ workers and receive grants/consulting after designation.

The Senior-Friendly Companies initiative continues to grow, reaching 338 designated firms by 2022 and adding 27 more in the first half of 2024, supported by KRW 1.75 billion in grants.

Led by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and implemented by KORDI. Employers apply via open calls; MOHW screens and designates firms. Designated firms commit to hiring targets for workers 60+ and receive financial support (up to KRW 300 million), management consulting, preferential purchasing, and bid score benefits. The 2022 EIEC notice set a rolling call (Jan 10–Jun 30) inviting companies, cooperatives, and sole proprietors.

The Senior-Friendly Companies initiative represents a targeted approach to private-sector job creation for seniors, with clear eligibility criteria and measurable outputs such as the number of designated firms and grant volumes. Since its launch in 2011, it has maintained a sustained, scalable design, with hundreds of firms designated and continued expansion. The programme offers an integrated support package—including grants, consulting, and procurement or bid incentives—that enables firms to sustain senior employment beyond short-term subsidies.

• https://www.mohw.go.kr/board.es?act=view&bid=0027&cg_code=&list_no=374849&mid=a10503010300&tag=&utm_source
• https://www.mohw.go.kr/board.es?act=view&bid=0027&list_no=1482542&mid=a10503010100&nPage=1&tag=&utm_source

People of all ages in Singapore.

Hawker centers provide access to food at low-cost, demonstrate the diversity of Singapore and through regulation food safety is ensured. Hawker centers also provide a low-cost community space where people of all ages can gather and are often used as a community-space by older persons. 

Singapore Easy: Gardens, Hawker Centers & Cool Escapes - SeniorCenters.com

The initiative benefits families with older persons in the household wishing to build a house; they can benefit from ready-made designs. Ultimate beneficiaries would be older persons who can benefit from age-friendly housing. 

There has been large interest demonstrated by the number of downloads of the designs (around 50,000), but little concrete data on the use of the designs in construction. 

NHA launched a national design competition inviting architecture students and professionals to submit ideas for elderly-friendly housing. A panel of experts evaluated the submissions and selected the most suitable designs based on affordability, accessibility, safety and universal design principles

The design competition through which the designs were generated raised awareness among young designers and architects on the requirements of age-friendly housing. 

Older Takatāpui and LGBTQI+ individuals aged 55+ in New Zealand

Many individuals gained legal empowerment as the toolkit aided them to legally designate non-biological individuals as next of kin. It also established a directory of 'Rainbow-safe' social groups and community hubs, therefore preventing social withdrawals that often lead to neglect.

Developed through a lived-experience model. Researchers interviewed many Takatāpui and rainbow elders to figure out what resources they needed to feel safer.

Fills a gap, specifically addressing the legal  vulnerability of Rainbow elders, as many have become estranged from their biological families. This resource was developed ensuring it serves both Māori Takatāpui and non-Māori elders in New Zealand. Based off three years of research, driving the need for this resource. Gives the elderly autonomy to make their own legal decision, therefore preventing financial and psychological abuse.

Socially vulnerable older persons in Tajikistan, including those living alone, with disabilities, or affected by crises.

The programme supports 2,000 vulnerable seniors, strengthening community inclusion, enhancing well-being, and advancing gerontology services through training and curriculum integration at TSMU.

It was developed through civil society initiative, where 21–35 organizations from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan collaborated to form AgeNet International. Implementation involved: Establishment of the Central Asia Gerontology Centre in Tajikistan as a key regional node for gerontology services, methodological development, and coordination HelpAge International.

This initiative, led by civil society across Central Asia, fosters regional collaboration and peer learning, driven by NGOs and gerontological actors rather than solely government mandates. It integrates humanitarian aid, resocialisation programmes, and gerontology development to address older persons’ well-being.

The main beneficiaries are policymakers and other stakeholders who benefit from primary data on the health of older persons as well as from an assessment of existing policies and how they support the changing health needs of older persons.

The report’s evidence-based assessment marked the first targeted evaluation of health system readiness for ageing populations in the Pacific, helping the Ministry of Health and NCOP pinpoint critical policy, program, and service gaps.

The report was prepared by The George Institute for Global Health in partnership with Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services and supported by WHO. It combined quantitative analysis (demographic trends, health system data) and qualitative research (interviews and consultations with stakeholders, including health professionals, policymakers, and community representatives). It involved multi-sector consultations with government agencies, the National Council of Older Persons (NCOP), NGOs, and development partners.

It collects primary data on the status of health of older persons, therefore informing evidence-based policymaking.

Workers across all age groups—especially older workers—who may otherwise face age-based discrimination in hiring, promotion, or termination. It ensures fairness in employment processes for older individuals.

According to legal summaries, the Act prohibits discrimination in employment on account of age, ensuring that age—without being job‑related or consistent with business necessity—cannot be used against applicants or employees. This helps safeguard older and younger workers alike from discriminatory practices, promoting equal opportunities in hiring and retention.

The law was developed as part of broader anti‑discrimination legislation in the Philippines, responding to gaps in existing labor protections. It was enacted by Congress in 2016 and integrated into the national legal framework, with employers required to align hiring and employment policies to the new standards.

It fosters inclusive workplaces by legally prohibiting unfair age-based discrimination in employment, thereby upholding both equity and labor rights across age groups.

• https://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/documents/ninth/Inputs%20Member%20States/Philippines_normative_OEWG8.pdf
• https://leglobal.law/countries/philippines/employment-law/employment-law-overview-philippines-2/04-anti-discrimination-laws-2/

Policymakers and policy advocates and practitioners who benefit from reliable data and information on the situation of older persons.

Findings contributed to the development of Kazakhstans active ageing index and policy recommendations for improving support systems for older adults. It also updated a 2008 survey, enabling comparative trend analysis over time.

The study used a mixed-methods approach, practicing quantitative (in-depth interviews with experts from ministries, NGOs, and relevant agencies) and qualitative (individual standardized survey) research methods, covering all regions of the country.

This practice represents a strong evidence base for policy-making on ageing in Kazakhstan, highlighting its relevance as a good practice. It also had a directly measurable and long-term link to the ageing indices and 2008 baseline studies. This historic timeline ensures the longevity of the studies through future comparative frameworks. Finally, its use of a robust mixed-methods design increases its reliability as a survey and its strength as an evidence base for policy-making on ageing. 

https://ageing-policies.unece.org/browse-policy/3010

All older Australians, particularly those at risk of abuse in community settings. Beneficiaries also included governments, institutions, and service providers collaborating to protect seniors’ rights.

The plan united federal, state, and territory governments to respond to elder abuse, supported a national prevalence study, funded innovative service models, and promoted awareness campaigns. For instance, more than two-thirds of respondents reported seeing elder abuse awareness messages through advocacy groups, media, or social platforms.

It was jointly developed by all governments, guided by the Australian Law Reform Commission’s 2017 recommendations, and implemented through cross-government collaboration, research, awareness campaigns, and service funding. Evaluation was conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

It exemplifies effective cross-government collaboration, evidence-based policymaking, and community engagement, ensuring a national, coordinated response to elder abuse.

• https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/publications/national-plan-respond-abuse-older-australians-elder-abuse-2019-2023
• https://www.themandarin.com.au/250662-stopping-elder-abuse-deemed-success-for-australian-governments