Resources

The Age-Friendly University Global Network aims to serve as a repository to support Age-Friendly practices for institutes of higher education across all of their activities. The following resources are provided for review. Their listing does not represent endorsement by the AFU GN.

RESOURCES

Center for Ageing Better: Age Positive Image Gateway
The first free library shows positive and realistic images of individuals over 50 to challenge negative and stereotypical views of older age. Free to use.

Reframe Aging
The Reframing Aging Initiative is a long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society.

IFA Global Cafe Recordings
Previously recorded sessions from the IFA Global Cafe Conversation with Experts Series.

Professor Emeriti Network
Organizational network of retired faculty contributing to the understanding of global changes based on aging. They collaborate to address emerging challenges through innovative solutions and disseminate these efforts to a broad range of stakeholders.

Resources to Support Institutions of Higher Education

Age-Friendly Inventory and Campus Climate Survey Explore resources for advancing age inclusivity in higher education, including the Age-Friendly Inventory and Campus Climate Survey (ICCS) for assessing age-friendly practices and perceptions by students, faculty, and staff on your campus.