Agefriendly Cities And Communities A Global Perspective Tine Buffel Editor Sophie Handler Editor Chris Phillipson Editor by Tine Buffel (editor); Sophie Handler (editor); Chris Phillipson (editor) 9781447331322, 144733132X instant download after payment.

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.