Case study: Age-friendly Kochi

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Special Thanks to Dr.Amrita Kansal, Technical Officer for Ageing and Health, SEAR and Dr. Deepthy Agarwal, India Headquarters, New Delhi for the support to publish the study......

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AGE-FRIENDLY IN PRACTICE - Kochi,Kerala

The Center of Excellence for Developing Age-friendly Communities (CEDAC), a wing of MAGICS NGO in Kochi, India, has been at the forefront of creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for older persons. Their work embodies the spirit of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by promoting well-being and fostering independence.

Center of Excellence for Developing Age-Friendly Communities (CEDAC)

Bridging the Digital Divide: Intergenerational Learning

Kochi’s Yuva Vigyan program exemplifies a best practice in fostering age-friendly cities: intergenerational learning. This initiative tackles the digital divide by empowering college students to become tech teachers for older persons. However, Yuva Vigyan goes beyond simple instruction.

The program fosters a unique exchange. College students equip older persons with valuable computer skills, promoting continued learning and social connection. In turn, experienced professionals from the college faculty become mentors to the students, offering guidance beyond the classroom.

"THE SCHOOL OF SENIORS": A LIFELONG LEARNING MODEL

The School of Seniors, under the umbrella of the University of the Third Age and lifelong learning, is an age-friendly initiative being developed focused on continuous personal growth and economic empowerment for older adults. Developed by SMRI (Sports & Management Research Institute) in partnership with CEDAC, a division of MAGICS NGO, this program is designed…