What Makes a Community Age-friendly: A Review of International Literature

Overview

Journal Australas J Ageing

Specialty Geriatrics

Date 2009 Oct 23

PMID 19845650

Citations 54

Authors

Chi-Wai Lui

Jo-Anne Everingham

Jeni Warburton

Michael Cuthill

Helen Bartlett

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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.

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