Livet i egen bolig: Ældres oplevelser af byrum
Aging is one of the central issues of political welfare discussions in Kalaallit Nunaat. While the national policy supports senior adults’ remaining in their own homes for as long as possible, there are a number of challenges to be faced before this goal can be achieved. This article addresses one o...
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ftsbaarhusojs:oai:ojs.tidsskrift.dk:article/145155 2024-06-02T08:09:41+00:00 Livet i egen bolig: Ældres oplevelser af byrum Johansen, Randi Sørensen Jensen, Tenna 2024-05-06 application/pdf https://tidsskrift.dk/gksf/article/view/145155 dan dan Ilisimatusarfik / University of Greenland https://tidsskrift.dk/gksf/article/view/145155/188420 https://tidsskrift.dk/gksf/article/view/145155 Copyright (c) 2024 Forfatter(e) og tidsskrift Cultural and Social Research in Greenland; 2023: Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 145-163 Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 2023: Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 145-163 2794-6738 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Fagfællebedømt artikel Peer reviewed article 2024 ftsbaarhusojs 2024-05-07T23:54:16Z Aging is one of the central issues of political welfare discussions in Kalaallit Nunaat. While the national policy supports senior adults’ remaining in their own homes for as long as possible, there are a number of challenges to be faced before this goal can be achieved. This article addresses one of these challenges, the ability of seniors to effectively navigate the urban environment in Nuuk. Basedon interviews with older adults, this work focuses on seniors’ experience of the existing design of urban spaces within Nuuk and the possibilities of creating a more elder-friendly environment. Our analysis demonstrates how the current distance to urban centers and shops present challenges to the quality of life among self-sufficient older people. It also highlights how lack of public transport,footpaths, and amenities, such as benches, present obstacles to completing daily activities, like shopping and social engagements, while also generally adding to the difficultly of outdoor pursuits. Aging is one of the central issues of political welfare discussions in Kalaallit Nunaat. While the national policy supports senior adults’ remaining in their own homes for as long as possible, there are a number of challenges to be faced before this goal can be achieved. This article addresses one of these challenges, the ability of seniors to effectively navigate the urban environment in Nuuk. Basedon interviews with older adults, this work focuses on seniors’ experience of the existing design of urban spaces within Nuuk and the possibilities of creating a more elder-friendly environment. Our analysis demonstrates how the current distance to urban centers and shops present challenges to the quality of life among self-sufficient older people. It also highlights how lack of public transport,footpaths, and amenities, such as benches, present obstacles to completing daily activities, like shopping and social engagements, while also generally adding to the difficultly of outdoor pursuits. Article in Journal/Newspaper kalaallit Kalaallit Nunaat Nuuk Aarhus University: OJS at The State and University Library Nuuk ENVELOPE(-52.150,-52.150,68.717,68.717) |
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Aging is one of the central issues of political welfare discussions in Kalaallit Nunaat. While the national policy supports senior adults’ remaining in their own homes for as long as possible, there are a number of challenges to be faced before this goal can be achieved. This article addresses one of these challenges, the ability of seniors to effectively navigate the urban environment in Nuuk. Basedon interviews with older adults, this work focuses on seniors’ experience of the existing design of urban spaces within Nuuk and the possibilities of creating a more elder-friendly environment. Our analysis demonstrates how the current distance to urban centers and shops present challenges to the quality of life among self-sufficient older people. It also highlights how lack of public transport,footpaths, and amenities, such as benches, present obstacles to completing daily activities, like shopping and social engagements, while also generally adding to the difficultly of outdoor pursuits. Aging is one of the central issues of political welfare discussions in Kalaallit Nunaat. While the national policy supports senior adults’ remaining in their own homes for as long as possible, there are a number of challenges to be faced before this goal can be achieved. This article addresses one of these challenges, the ability of seniors to effectively navigate the urban environment in Nuuk. Basedon interviews with older adults, this work focuses on seniors’ experience of the existing design of urban spaces within Nuuk and the possibilities of creating a more elder-friendly environment. Our analysis demonstrates how the current distance to urban centers and shops present challenges to the quality of life among self-sufficient older people. It also highlights how lack of public transport,footpaths, and amenities, such as benches, present obstacles to completing daily activities, like shopping and social engagements, while also generally adding to the difficultly of outdoor pursuits. |
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Livet i egen bolig: Ældres oplevelser af byrum |
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Livet i egen bolig: Ældres oplevelser af byrum |
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Livet i egen bolig: Ældres oplevelser af byrum |
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livet i egen bolig: ældres oplevelser af byrum |
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Ilisimatusarfik / University of Greenland |
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2024 |
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https://tidsskrift.dk/gksf/article/view/145155 |
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Cultural and Social Research in Greenland; 2023: Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 145-163 Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 2023: Grønlandsk Kultur- og Samfundsforskning; 145-163 2794-6738 |
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