What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature

被引:259
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作者
Lui, Chi-Wai [1 ]
Everingham, Jo-Anne [2 ]
Warburton, Jeni [3 ]
Cuthill, Michael [4 ]
Bartlett, Helen [5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Populat Hlth, Herston, Qld, Australia
[2] Univ Queensland, Australasian Ctr Ageing, St Lucia, Qld, Australia
[3] La Trobe Univ, John Richards Initiat, Fac Hlth Sci, Wodonga, Vic, Australia
[4] Univ Queensland, UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Ctr, St Lucia, Qld, Australia
[5] Monash Univ, Off Pro Vice Chancellor, Churchill, Vic, Australia
关键词
age-friendly community; ageing policy; ageing well; planning and governance; social environment; OLDER-ADULTS;
D O I
10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00355.x
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
This paper undertakes a comprehensive review of the growing international literature on age-friendly communities. It examines a range of approaches and identifies the key attributes associated with creating a sustainable environment for seniors. The authors critically evaluate emerging policy trends and models and suggest directions for future research attention. The discussion provides important information and insights for the development of ageing policy and planning in Australia.
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页码:116 / 121
页数:6
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