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Overcoming Old in Age-Friendliness.

J Lindenberg, R G J Westendorp

Journal of Social Work Practice

|June 2, 2015

Summary

Older adults desire accessible homes that accommodate physical changes for continued engagement. However, they reject senior living facilities due to negative associations with aging and neediness.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Urban Planning
Sociology

Background:

Understanding older adults' preferences for living environments is crucial for developing inclusive communities.
The concept of 'age-friendly spaces' aims to support aging in place and maintain social engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore older individuals' views on age-friendly living spaces in the Netherlands.
To analyze perceptions of an age-friendly zone in Parkstad Limburg.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of focus group discussions with 54 older adults.
Examination of perspectives on the Parkstad Limburg age-friendly zone.

Main Results:

Older adults prioritize safety, accessibility, and mobility adjustments for physical limitations.

Keywords:

age-friendliness ageing identity image qualitative methods social space

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Participants desired homes resembling senior living but rejected the 'senior home' label due to stigma.

A paradox exists between needing age-related adjustments and avoiding identification with 'oldness'.

Conclusions:

Age-friendly environments must overcome negative associations with old age.
Design must accommodate the physical realities of aging while promoting autonomy and avoiding stigmatization.
Future age-friendly spaces need to balance practical needs with the desire for continued social identity.