Structural framework conditions for new living and nursing arrangements in old age

Urban green spaces for the social interaction, health and well-being of older people— An integrated view of urban ecosystem services and socio-environmental justice

“…Our results show that almost half of the older people in our survey plan to move or have already moved. This contrasts with earlier studies, which stress the reluctance of older people to change their place of residence (Kemper, 2001;Scharf et al, 2005), but resonates with findings on the willingness of elders to relocate with the start of retirement (Kricheldorff, 2017;Litwak & Longino Jr, 1987;Zimmerli, 2016). Even if we consider only respondents who put their intention into practice and actually moved after turning 60, a quarter of our sample still moved.…”

“…Earlier studies focusing on ageing in place suggest that older people tend to stay in familiar surroundings as long as possible and feel especially attached to their home and neighbourhood (Rowles et al, 2003;Scharf et al, 2005). Nevertheless, research on relocation at old age indicates an increase in the number of elders who change their place of residence (Kricheldorff, 2017;Zimmerli, 2016). Reasons for relocation in later life are manifold and comprise environmental, socioeconomic, health-related, social, psychological, space, and time dimensions (Roy et al, 2018).…”