Planning for Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods (original) (raw)

Traditional models of retirement living provide low to high care options derived from care or leisure oriented models that generally result in the segregation of seniors from the rest of the community. Research investigating international aged care provision uncovered innovative models of senior living that have ‘unbundled’ care and accommodation, providing for greater choice and independence as seniors' needs change. Many of the case studies examined, support not only seniors’ preference to age-in-place (Quinn & Judd, 2010), but also foster their engagement in activities or with others, including multiple generations. This affects mobility and reduces social isolation, major contributors to seniors' health and wellbeing (Productivity Commission, 2011). From a design perspective, this trend also liberates the way housing and care options can be conceptualised and designed for seniors, to allow for more innovative approaches. Whilst the WHO (1997) Age-Friendly Cities Guidelin...

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