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JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK
卷 49, 期 1-2, 页码 1-18出版社
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1300/J083v49n01_01
关键词
Community assessment; neighborhood; aging services; planning; age-prepared
资金
- Provost's Office of the University of Southern California
Because many communities where older people live were not designed for their needs, older residents may require support to remain in the least restrictive environment. Age-prepared communities utilize community planning and advocacy to foster aging in place. Elder-friendly communities are places that actively involve, value, and support older adults, both active and frail, with infrastructure and services that effectively accommodate their changing needs. This paper presents an analysis of the literature and results of a Delphi study identifying the most important characteristics of an elder-friendly community: accessible and affordable transportation, housing, health care, safety, and community involvement opportunities. We also highlight innovative programs and identify how social workers can be instrumental in developing elder-friendly communities. (C) 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
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