Building elderly friendly community - service learning in Yaumatei

Abstract

“Building an Age-friendly Environment” is emphasized in 2016’s Policy Address by the Government. How can we achieve this? One of the service-learning projects brings students into the Yaumatei district. Students are trained to work closely with the Salvation Army and the active elders to investigate and address the challenges at home and in the public environment. The teacher, the social worker, the student and the elders will share their experience in this project and how they work together to build an age-friendly community.