Age-Friendly Cities and Communities: A Global Perspective

As The Drive Towards Creating Age-friendly Cities Grows, This Important Book Provides A Comprehensive Survey Of Theories And Policies Aimed At Improving The Quality Of Life Of Older People Living In Urban Areas. In This Book, Part Of The Ageing In A Global Context Series, Leading International Researchers Critically Assess The Problems And The Potential Of Designing Age-friendly Environments. The Book Considers The Different Ways In Which Cities Are Responding To Population Ageing, The Different Strategies For Developing Age-friendly Communities, And The Extent To Which Older People Themselves Can Be Involved In The Co-production Of Age-friendly Policies And Practices. The Book Includes A Manifesto For The Age-friendly Movement, Focused Around Tackling Social Inequality And Promoting Community Empowerment.