Cities and Population Aging: A Literature Review

Oliveira, Suelyn Maria Longhi de; Pessa, Sergio Luiz Ribas; Schenatto, Fernando José Avancini; Bernartt, Maria de Lourdes

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-96071-5_141

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“…Xiang et al’s systematic review illustrates the evolutionary trend of age-friendly community studies [ 40 ]. De Oliveira et al proposed some suggestions for age-friendly community development in their scientometric research [ 41 ]. The current study pays attention to the theoretical aspect of age-friendly community studies because innovative models can be developed by investigating problematic issues through a theoretical lens.…”

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A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space

Han

Chan

Yung

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Given various hindrances in the macro context, how to efficiently develop age-friendly community policies requires further research. Currently, such kinds of frameworks are lacking. This paper aims to develop a policy framework to minimise cost and resolve conflict of interest between different generations in age-friendly community development. The study adopted a scientometric method to review the theoretical development of age-friendly community studies. Firstly, with a search for the keywords “age-friendly” and “community” on Web of Science, 72 English academic papers were found containing explicit theories. Most of the studies were conducted in the Global North. Then, a mixed analytical method was used to find a suitable theory, “the production of space”, to develop the policy framework. Lastly, a policy framework was developed to overcome barriers to age-friendly community development strategically. Echoing previous studies, this paper proposes a way to counter financial austerity in age-friendly initiative investment and balance the consideration for older and younger populations in urban development. For practice, the policy framework can provide a reference for more efficient age-friendly community policymaking in different regions. For future research, the framework provides a model for more empirical studies considering the social dynamics in age-friendly community development.

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A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space

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Chan

Yung

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“…Based on the seminal AFCC model established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006 [ 5 ], there has been a great deal of study of AFCC and there is extensive academic literature across various disciplinary fields [ 10 ], with the last 10 years representing the most prolific period [ 11 , 12 , 13 ], especially in Canada, the United States of America, Europe and Hong Kong [ 14 ]. The contribution of academic studies regarding developing countries remains marginal [ 13 ].…”

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Environmental and Psychosocial Interventions in Age-Friendly Communities and Active Ageing: A Systematic Review

Sánchez-González

Rojo-Pérez

Rodríguez-Rodríguez

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Background: The academic literature contains little information regarding the interventions that create age-friendly cities and communities in order to promote active ageing. Objectives: A systematic review was carried out to determine the available empirical evidence in relation to the characteristics, content and effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving environmental and psychosocial risk factors for older people, from the perspective of age-friendly communities and the promotion of active ageing. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, the studies retained in this review were identified through a systematic search of the academic literature in selected electronic databases including Web of Science and Scopus. Independent critical appraisal and data extraction were conducted by two reviewers. The checklist was used to assess the quality of the articles. Findings: The search identified 1020 potentially eligible documents, of which 11 satisfied the established criteria. Non-exhaustive practices prevailed over rigorous investigations, with a high proportion of studies observed to be of low methodological quality and at high risk of bias. This reflected the predominance of uncontrolled interventions. Environmental interventions were focused on reducing risk and adapting the everyday environmental setting, while psychosocial interventions prioritised social strategies (behavioural changes, promotion of participation) and training. Interventions were more effective in certain domains of age-friendly cities and communities such as transportation and housing, followed by increased participation as a lifestyle-related behavioural change. The inferred changes were associated with providing information and enhancing skills; modifying access, barriers, exposures, and opportunities; enhancing services and support; continuity and effectiveness of changes over time; and modifying policies based on the bottom-up approach of age-friendly cities and communities (AFCC). Discussion and conclusion: Interventions focused on personal and organisational aspects might have positive effects in the longer term. However, fewer changes would be observed in interventions revolving around changing lifestyles owing to the impact of complex multi-causal factors. The relative effectiveness in terms of health calls into question the design of interventions and the supposed “friendliness” of certain communities. There is a need to encourage sound longitudinal research aimed at providing key knowledge for the implementation and evaluation of public policies, and to encourage age-friendly community programmes to promote active ageing.

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An Inclusive Model for Assessing Age-Friendly Urban Environments in Vulnerable Areas

2021

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Population aging is becoming a major challenge in many countries. This paper deals with the elderly’s specific needs in the public open space as it can play a significant role in their social inclusion and could be especially relevant in deprived areas. The main goal is to build a model to evaluate the vulnerability of the public space by focusing on the elderly’s needs, using indicators. A previous analysis of the scientific and policy-oriented literature and of the technical standards and regulations linked with accessibility and social aspects that affect the elderly in urban areas was performed to identify the main dimensions for evaluation. The interjudge agreement technique was applied to validate the indicators with a panel of experts in technical and social disciplines. The model was applied to a vulnerable area in Castellón (East Spain), based on indicators adapted to the specific context features. The agreement level reached by experts was used to weight the indicators. The application of the model permitted the vulnerability in the suggested dimensions to be estimated and a global integrated index of vulnerability in the area to be calculated. It could assist in urban planning decision making toward age-friendly and, therefore, inclusive cities.

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Cities and Population Aging: A Literature Review

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space

A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space

Environmental and Psychosocial Interventions in Age-Friendly Communities and Active Ageing: A Systematic Review

An Inclusive Model for Assessing Age-Friendly Urban Environments in Vulnerable Areas

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