are crucially important to counterbalance the hormonal factors that can precipitate the onset of osteoporosis. For some secondary prevention through drug-therapy becomes an indispensable form of intervention for avoiding bone fractures as a consequence of even relatively minor traumas. Active ageing is a lifelong process. Thus, age-friendly environments with barrierfree buildings and streets, adequate public transportation and accessible sources of information and communication enhance the mobility and independence of younger as well as older persons who present the risk of developing disabilities. Secure neighbourhoods allow children, younger women and older persons to venture outside in confidence to participate in physically active leisure and in social activities – contributing to preventing falls at all ages, particularly at old age. The operative word in a society committed to active ageing is enablement – for instance through initiatives such as: •Affordable parking is available. •Priority parking bays are provided for older people close to buildings and transport stops. •Priority parking bays are provided for people with disabilities close to buildings and transport stops, the use of which are monitored.