Developing Age-Friendly Communities in the UK: Re-Creating Places and Spaces

ISBN-13: 9781032334783 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 200 str.

Joanne Connell

Opis

The ageing population is a global societal issue. Policymakers, planners, and the public, third and private sectors must rethink the delivery of built environment and services to meet the needs of a changing demographic. This is the first book to systematically review the evolution, development and progress of age-friendly thinking in the UK.

Spis treści

1. Introduction.  2. Understanding the Nature of the Age-Friendly Movement.  3. Developing Age-Friendly Communities in the UK: Perspectives from Practice.  4. The Reach, Impact and Implementation of Age-Friendly Communities in the UK.  5. Where to Next? Critical Reflections and Prospects for Age-Friendly Communities.  Bibliography.