Policy Press
Seven The way forward – building sustainability
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Allison E. Smith
Abstract
This chapter aims to refocus the direction of environmental gerontology by examining the current policy context and ‘preparedness’ of nations to address the aspirations of an increasingly ageing society. It raises three key shortfalls in policy and practice and discusses the way forward, such as the need to better link environmental gerontological research with those who make policy, and to ensure that empirical and policy knowledge is disseminated to developing countries that are undergoing rapid urbanisation and growth in the ageing of their population. It has also suggested the idea of having a minimum standard for neighbourhoods, the need for a rethinking and different discourse around ageing and older people, and the need to invest in ageing.
Abstract
This chapter aims to refocus the direction of environmental gerontology by examining the current policy context and ‘preparedness’ of nations to address the aspirations of an increasingly ageing society. It raises three key shortfalls in policy and practice and discusses the way forward, such as the need to better link environmental gerontological research with those who make policy, and to ensure that empirical and policy knowledge is disseminated to developing countries that are undergoing rapid urbanisation and growth in the ageing of their population. It has also suggested the idea of having a minimum standard for neighbourhoods, the need for a rethinking and different discourse around ageing and older people, and the need to invest in ageing.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents iii
- List of boxes, tables and figures iv
- Acknowledgements v
- Foreword vi
- Introduction 1
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Revisiting the person–environment fit
- Environmental gerontology 9
- Urban ageing 37
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Rethinking the person–environment fit
- Skid row? Area profiles 51
- Ageing in deprived neighbourhoods 85
- Reconceptualising the person–environment relationship 135
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Refocusing the person–environment fit
- The way forward – building sustainability 157
- Influences, opportunities and challenges 173
- Conclusion 183
- Summary of participant characteristics 191
- Short biographies of participants in Manchester and Vancouver 195
- Mrs MacDougall’s short story 215
- References 217
- Index 237
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents iii
- List of boxes, tables and figures iv
- Acknowledgements v
- Foreword vi
- Introduction 1
-
Revisiting the person–environment fit
- Environmental gerontology 9
- Urban ageing 37
-
Rethinking the person–environment fit
- Skid row? Area profiles 51
- Ageing in deprived neighbourhoods 85
- Reconceptualising the person–environment relationship 135
-
Refocusing the person–environment fit
- The way forward – building sustainability 157
- Influences, opportunities and challenges 173
- Conclusion 183
- Summary of participant characteristics 191
- Short biographies of participants in Manchester and Vancouver 195
- Mrs MacDougall’s short story 215
- References 217
- Index 237
