Beschreibung:
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.
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.