Author:
Scharlach, Andrew E. author.
Imprint:Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Descriptionx, 278 pages ; 25 cm
Note:Introduction: Why America's communities must become more aging friendly -- Aging in America: challenges and opportunities for communities -- Aging well -- The community context for aging well -- Toward aging-friendly communities -- Overcoming physical barriers to aging well: mobility and the built environment -- Promoting social engagement -- Optimizing personal well-being: health and social supports -- Approaches to aging-friendly community change -- Community planning models -- Cross-sector collaborations -- Community development initiatives -- The challenges of making communities more aging friendly -- Conclusion: Aging-friendly communities-present and future -- Appendix: Resources for creating aging-friendly communities.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-264) and index.
