How Do Older Arabs in Israel View Their Communities?

The world is getting older, and cities need to change to keep up. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been pushing for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) to make sure older adults have what they need in their neighborhoods. This includes things like safe sidewalks, easy-to-use public transport, and places to socialize. The Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire (AFCCQ) is a tool used to see how well cities are doing in this area. But until now, there hasn't been an Arabic version of this questionnaire. A new study took on the task of translating and adapting the AFCCQ into Arabic. The goal was to see how well it works in this new language and to find out what older Arab adults in Israel think about their communities. This group faces extra challenges because they are both older and a minority in their country. The study looked at different parts of the questionnaire to make sure it was reliable and valid in Arabic. This means checking if the questions make sense and if they measure what they're supposed to. The results showed that the Arabic version of the AFCCQ is a good tool for understanding how age-friendly communities are for older Arab adults. This research is important because it gives a voice to a group that often doesn't get heard. By understanding their needs and perceptions, cities can make better plans to support older adults. It's a step towards making sure everyone, no matter their age or background, can live comfortably and happily in their community.