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- Title
What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature.
- Authors
Chi-Wai Lui; Everingham, Jo-Anne; Warburton, Jeni; Cuthill, Michael; Bartlett, Helen
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; AGING; HEALTH of older people; SOCIAL policy; MEDICAL care research
- Publication
Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2009, Vol 28, Issue 3, p116
- ISSN
1440-6381
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00355.x