This report discussed notable improvements due to work by London's public sector organisations, older people's organisations and individual older people. For example, parts of the city have benefitted from accessibility improvements made for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Mayor's Team London volunteering programme, the Lifetime Neighbourhood concept and the Green Grid. Additional actions have been outlined to make the city more age friendly. These include: 

- Better homes and walkable neighbourhoods

- Opportunities for employment and volunteering

- Adequate income that enables a comfortable life and participation in desired activites. 

- Accessible health and social care

- Readily available information 

- Dignity and respect through positive language and images of ageing for all

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