Digitalising the built environment for all generations: A new paradigm for equity and inclusive age-friendly cities and communities

Marston, Hannah R.; Hoof, Joost van; Yon, Yongjie

doi:10.1177/1420326x231176621

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“…Added to this, is the digitisation of the built environment for all generations, which represents a new model to be adopted by cities and communities for the benefit of the elderly. Indeed, working from home or having a face-to-face conversation without having access to the now well-known and ubiquitous platforms that facilitate online meetings concerns older people in more than one aspect [21]. Van Hoof et al also reported after a review of scientific articles that technologies to help older people to age-in-place have been proposed as one solution to overcoming these environmental challenges.…”

Section: Spaces and Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aging Experiences among Older People in Conakry/Guinea: Towards an Age-Friendly City and Community

Baldé¹,

Sall²,

Sidibé³

et al. 2023

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Older people are a demographically significant group, who represent a vulnerable layer within conditions for active and healthy aging that may be lacking in both urban and rural areas. Objective: To identify the main barriers and opportunities for the establishment of age-friendly cities and communities in a low-income country. Methods: This was a qualitative study that involved focus group discussions with older people, and service providers (health and social services) in the city of Conakry. The older people were purposively selected with the support of older people associations, and men and women were equally represented in the sample. Results: The analysis focused on the experience of old age as well as the barriers and opportunities for active healthy aging specific to the sub-Saharan context. The results indicate that a good quality of life for older adults boils down to the acquisition of good health and decent housing. Other concerns frequently reported were food and education problems for their children and security. Conclusion: This study contributes to strengthening the understanding of the age-friendly cities and communities' approach in the context of sub-Saharan African countries.

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Section: Spaces and Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%