City appropriate for elderly

The Iranian population is rapidly moving towards aging. Based on the national census in 2016, the rate of aged population growth was 6.5% in the country, which is 11.7% in Geilan province.The UN and WHO have predicted that aged population will increase to 17.5% in Iran since 2030, which indicate the need to plan preparation programs to meet the needs of this elderly population. However, we have not resources, lows and regulations, infrastructures and we are not ready to face to this situation now.Research has shown that multi-factor plans will need to prevent elderly injuries in their social and individual activities. Evaluating and adapting the living environment of the elderly (home and town) from the perspective of physical condition, balance, strength, vision has a significant impact on the performance and participation of them in the community. Well modified environments will allow use public transport safe and easy.In this article, we will examine the conditions and factors that make it possible for the elderly to access the public areas of the city, including the buildings of executive, commercial, historical, tourism and sportive place, parks, banks, inter-city transport stations and rail and airway intercontinental routes, and contribute to active participation and the independent and respectful presence of the elderly in the communityAn appropriate city for the elderly, while also suitable for all people in the community, in addition to maintaining individual autonomy and dignity of the elderly, will provide an environment for the mobility of the elderly and will provide a suitable platform for the merging of generations and will result in the experience, thought, patience of the elderly With the enthusiasm of creativity, joy and excitement of the youth, to pave the way for development and perfection