Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

A Global Perspective

• Author(s): Tine Buffel, Sophie Handler, Chris Phillipson,
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Pages: 276
• ISBN_10: 1447331354
  ISBN_13: 9781447331353
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / Gerontology , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Human Geography , Family & Relationships / Eldercare , Social Science / Sociology / Urban ,

Description:... As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in urban areas. In this book, part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, leading international researchers critically assess the problems and the potential of designing age-friendly environments. The book considers the different ways in which cities are responding to population ageing, the different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices. The book includes a manifesto for the age-friendly movement, focused around tackling social inequality and promoting community empowerment.