Getting Older People’s Voices Heard: A Quantitative Study Using the Validated Italian Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire in Venice, Verona and Palermo

Older adults' socioeconomic status and health significantly influence their perceptions of age-friendliness in cities, highlighting the need for tailored policies. A study validated the Italian version of the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire, revealing distinct perspectives among older residents in Venice, Verona, and Palermo. The research used a representative sample (n=1,213) to assess urban living experiences across key dimensions, demonstrating that standardized tools can effectively guide age-friendly social policies.

Bertani, M., van Hoof, J., & Dikken, J. (2025). Getting Older People’s Voices Heard: A Quantitative Study Using the Validated Italian Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire in Venice, Verona and Palermo. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 40(2), 209–234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-025-09532-1