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Future communities re-shaping our society for older people [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London Help the Aged 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Help the Aged recommendations -- The debate on future communities -- Introduction: towards common ground -- Methodology, and why plan the future? -- Our changing world -- A vision of the future: growing numbers of older people; increased numbers of people needing support; changing patterns of support; changing patterns of work in later life; changing values across generations; changes in social engagement; from patient to health consumer; new and developing health sciences; growing problems of plenty; changing technology; changing governments; the changing economic balance; warnings on climate change, increased risk of flooding and rising energy prices; the power of ECOnomics and the rise of 'local'; transport and mobility rising in line with economic development; fear and insecurity shaping our world -- What the world could look like in 2025 -- Access, activity and staying in touch: contribution, social engagement and work; health, well-being and running our lives -- Areas of opportunity and policy recommendations: personalised, 'smart' information and advice; reducing isolation, bringing the world to people; increasing independence and well-being; enabling access to activities and services; reclaiming the local; core enablers for a better future -- Bibliography and further reading -- References
Summary: Sets out the results of research into potential opportunities and challenges for older people, and discusses how future communities can become more responsive to the needs of an ageing population.
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Help the Aged recommendations -- The debate on future communities -- Introduction: towards common ground -- Methodology, and why plan the future? -- Our changing world -- A vision of the future: growing numbers of older people; increased numbers of people needing support; changing patterns of support; changing patterns of work in later life; changing values across generations; changes in social engagement; from patient to health consumer; new and developing health sciences; growing problems of plenty; changing technology; changing governments; the changing economic balance; warnings on climate change, increased risk of flooding and rising energy prices; the power of ECOnomics and the rise of 'local'; transport and mobility rising in line with economic development; fear and insecurity shaping our world -- What the world could look like in 2025 -- Access, activity and staying in touch: contribution, social engagement and work; health, well-being and running our lives -- Areas of opportunity and policy recommendations: personalised, 'smart' information and advice; reducing isolation, bringing the world to people; increasing independence and well-being; enabling access to activities and services; reclaiming the local; core enablers for a better future -- Bibliography and further reading -- References

Sets out the results of research into potential opportunities and challenges for older people, and discusses how future communities can become more responsive to the needs of an ageing population.