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Spatial Segregation of Elderly: Addressing Urban Geriatrics Challenges

This study delves into the spatial separation of elderly individuals, highlighting issues such as disconnection from services, transportation challenges, and reduced mobility. By using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to analyze accessibility data, the aim is to identify and address the disparities faced by this demographic group in urban settings. Through a mix of theoretical research and practical applications, the study intends to raise public awareness, spark discussions on better land use planning, promote mixed-use developments, and improve overall preparedness for an aging population.

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Spatial Segregation of Elderly: Addressing Urban Geriatrics Challenges

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  1. Landscape of Geriatrics Spatial Geography for the Elderly Geography 557 April 15, 2009

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Rationale • Relevance to Urban and GIS Issues • Progression • Intended Outcomes

  3. Introduction • Study will deal with the spatial segregation of elderly people • Disconnect from amenities and services • People are bussed from retirement homes to their destinations • Disempowerment

  4. Causes of Segregation • Decline in elderly population in the city centre (Hanson, 1995) • Fragmentation of family due to transportation/suburbanization • Heavy reliance on automobiles • Reduced mobility

  5. Relevance to Urban Form • Growing concern due to an aging population in baby boomers • Need a system that conforms to meet potential problems and issues Increase in Number and Percentage of Seniors in Alberta Source: Statistics Canada, Population Projections for Canada, Province and Territories 2005-2031

  6. Relevance to Urban Form (cont.) • Aging population has implications for the lived environment • Low-income housing • Geography of elderly are grounded in limited “mental maps” Herbert & Peace (1980) • Suggests forging an identity based on the community setting • Increased life expectancy: implications?

  7. Use of GIS in Quantifying Issues • Sample of how issues of accessibility may be derived from geographical data • Comparative study • Tools such as buffers

  8. Getting There: Tools of ArcGIS • Spatial Analyst • Mapping distances to major facilities (hospitals, etc) from retirement homes • Use of buffers • Determine walking, transit and driving times • Concentric buffer rings

  9. Progression • Complete… • Identification of issues • Theoretical research in literature • In progress… • GIS component • Spatial analyst • What else? http://www.dreamstime.com/3d-mouse-pointer-%E2%80%93-hourglass-%E2%80%93-isolated-image1837136

  10. Potential Outcomes • Defines the issue • Public awareness • Optimism: perhaps these ideas will motivate a better land use plan for the urban environment • Mixed use, density • Variety in ages, housing, proximity of services and amenities • Better preparations for the future

  11. In Closing • Comments and suggestions are welcome!

  12. References • Graham K. Rowles; Prisoners of Space? Exploring the Geographical Experiences of Older People (1979) • Wayne K.D. Davies & David T. Herbert; Communities within Cities (1993) • Susan Hanson; Getting There Urban Transportation in Context (1995)

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