Ageing in place processes in the neighbourhood environment: a proposed conceptual framework from a capability approach

What triggers selective daily mobility among older adults? A study comparing trip and environmental characteristics between observed path and shortest path

“…Integrating the environmental correlates of walking detours into broader urban planning strategies to promote walking could contribute to enhancing walking among older adults while increasing the walking time by providing supportive environment for walking detours. The increase in walking time through walking detours may also help people to spend more time in the corresponding neighborhood environment, which in turn could help people develop a stronger sense of belonging and familiarity to this environment [52].This increased familiarity with a place could help compensate functional loss when physical and psychological changes will occur and ultimately favor aging well in place [53]. This study also strengthens current policy recommendation to promote walking among older adults and provide supporting elements to favor aging in place policies [54].…”

An Introduction to Silver Empowerment

“…The neighbourhood is back from the past when it comes to facing the challenges of an ageing population (Thomése et al, 2019). This increasing focus corresponds with the rise of the policy concept of ageing in place (Bigonnesse & Chaudhury, 2021). Ageing in place is not only preferred by older persons themselves, as a symbol of autonomy and independence, but it is also preferred on a policy level as a cost-saving solution to the healthcare challenges corresponding with the ageing of the population (Bigonnesse & Chaudhury, 2021).…”

“…This increasing focus corresponds with the rise of the policy concept of ageing in place (Bigonnesse & Chaudhury, 2021). Ageing in place is not only preferred by older persons themselves, as a symbol of autonomy and independence, but it is also preferred on a policy level as a cost-saving solution to the healthcare challenges corresponding with the ageing of the population (Bigonnesse & Chaudhury, 2021). In addition, the neighbourhood, and more specifically neighbours, have gained importance as potential informal care providers (Thomése et al, 2019;Volckaert et al, 2020).…”

The Impact of Living in Housing With Care and Support on Loneliness and Social Isolation: Findings From a Resident-Based Survey

“…In the United Kingdom, most older people live in general housing in mixed demographic communities ( Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2020 ). Many older people have strong attachments to their homes, wishing to remain there and to delay any transition into residential care or age-restricted housing, which can be perceived as a loss of independence ( Bigonnesse & Chaudhury, 2021 ; Mulliner et al, 2020 ). Remaining at home has also been viewed as important for continuity of self-identity and social ties with friends, family, and neighbors ( Stones & Gullifer, 2016 ).…”