نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه آموزشی برنامه‌ریزی و طراحی شهری و منطقه‌ای دانشکده معماری و شهرسازی دانشگاه شهید بهشتی تهران
2 بخش شهرسازی، دانشکده هنر و معماری، دانشگاه شیراز
چکیده
تازه های تحقیق
کلیدواژه‌ها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The article explains the concept of aging in place, which refers to the ability of older adults to remain in their homes and familiar neighborhoods. This approach is based on the idea that by maintaining social interactions and physical activities, older adults can continue living in familiar environments where their physical, social, and psychological needs are met. The article examines the impact of the growing elderly population globally, and particularly in Iran. According to global statistics, the elderly population will increase significantly in the coming decades, highlighting the need for new policies and urban planning in areas such as infrastructure and services. Many elderly individuals, especially, face challenges such as access to healthcare services and the need for housing adaptation.
Using data retrieved from the Scopus database, refined and modeled in VOSviewer software, it was found that in developed countries, aging in place has been introduced as one of the main solutions to address these challenges. This approach emphasizes the importance of social participation for the elderly, the creation of safe environments, and easy access to services. Elder-friendly urban environments not only help improve their quality of life but also prevent isolation and psychological problems. The article also discusses the challenges faced by developing countries, including Iran, and underscores the importance of increasing attention to this issue in urban and social policies. Research in this area shows that leading countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom have produced the most studies and articles on aging in place, while other countries, like Iran, have paid less attention to this subject. Overall, the concept of aging in place, with an emphasis on the physical environment, social connections, and active participation of the elderly in society, has been proposed as a sustainable solution to improving the quality of life for the elderly.
کلیدواژه‌ها [English]
Yarker, S., & colleagues. (2024). Theorizing “place” in aging in place: The need for territorial and relational perspectives. The Gerontologist, 64(2), gnad002. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad002
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