{"id":66958,"date":"2023-12-05T15:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=66958"},"modified":"2023-12-19T12:13:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T12:13:02","slug":"cardiff-hubs-and-libraries-to-prioritise-age-friendly-initiatives-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2023\/12\/05\/cardiff-hubs-and-libraries-to-prioritise-age-friendly-initiatives-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff libraries to prioritise age-friendly initiatives in 2024\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New plans to improve age-inclusiveness in the city are on the way to keep our older generation active, healthy and happy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1152x768.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-293x195.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1400x933.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1152x768.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1620x1080.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-293x195.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/PublicLifeImage2edited-1-1400x933.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hubs and libraries continue to create safe communal spaces for everyone, photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an attempt to develop the living standards in the city, Cardiff is looking at becoming an inclusive space for all ages. Riding on the success of age-friendly activities conducted last year, the Hubs and Library services are gearing up to include more engaging and creative events in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff got accepted into the World Health Organisation\u2019s global network for age-friendly cities earlier this year, according to the recent Local Authority Social Services&#8217; report. This was possible due to the many virtual and in-person activities supporting older people to stay active and connected, held throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur aim is to keep the ageing population active, fit and out of care homes, because not only does it cost a fortune, but people do not want to be in care. They want to enjoy their time and be involved in things as much as they can,\u201d says Norma Mackie, cabinet member for adult social services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to her, the feedback received from people on age-friendly initiatives has been tremendous. This includes individuals who discovered activities happening in <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2022\/12\/06\/volunteer-to-make-an-older-person-smile-this-christmas\/\">community<\/a> hubs and libraries when they chose to walk in one day to borrow a book; those who have been referred here by their general practitioners; and even dementia patients who are in care homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cWe\u2019re trying to build up people\u2019s resilience and confidence by setting up opportunities for them to come out, meet others and simply enjoy life. A lot of them had gone downhill being shut in during the pandemic,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1366x768.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-293x165.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1400x787.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-770x433.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1366x768.jpeg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-293x165.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/Publiclifeimage3-1400x787.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From craft groups to Tai Chi, there&#8217;s something for everyone at the local library <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The activities conducted in each library or hub differ from place to place. In Cathays Branch and Heritage Library at Fairoak Road, for example, Crafternoon happens on Tuesdays, and Memory Cafe on the last Wednesday of every month, in addition to a host of other monthly initiatives. \u201cThe Memory Cafe is primarily aimed at those with Dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s as part of our \u2018Dementia-friendly approach\u2019. It is an informal chat looking at pictures in the Cardiff Yesterday books authored by Stewart Williams while sharing cups of tea or coffee,\u201d says Ashley Chaplin, heritage assistant at the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such efforts at promoting initiatives to support citizens\u2019 mental and physical well-being also made Cardiff hubs and library services rank high in the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk\/releases\/c25\/32634.html\">Welsh Public Library Service Annual <\/a>Report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable future plans revealed in the report include integrating shared spaces for GP and clinic facilities and providing mental health support to disadvantaged groups such as unpaid carers and those living with HIV. Although no time scale for these services is available at time of press. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Events to look out for at Cathays Branch and Heritage Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:258px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-67000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/carli-jeen-15YDf39RIVc-unsplash.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/carli-jeen-15YDf39RIVc-unsplash.jpeg 2250w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/12\/carli-jeen-15YDf39RIVc-unsplash-300x200.jpeg 300w, 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