Social participation

What it is

Social participation means older people can take part in community, cultural, family and civic life.

• [Guidance] Published guidance addresses this area for age-friendly places.

How it is assessed

SeniorHub assesses this area through metrics within its assessment dimensions. See the metrics pages for public definitions.

• [SeniorHub interpretation] Assessment through SeniorHub metrics is SeniorHub methodology.

Indian context

SeniorHub's knowledge base does not yet hold verified Indian national, state or city sources on this topic. Indian context will be added once such sources are reviewed.

Sources

• Age-friendly engagement toolkit: Involving older people in local decision-making — Centre for Ageing Better (2026)