Supportive Communities, an Optimum Arrangement for the Older Population?

Authors

Miriam Billig, College of Judea and Samaria

Keywords

Aging, aging neighborhoods, supportive community

Abstract

The preference of older people to stay in their own natural environment requires a reassessment of the approach in dealing with this population group. This exploratory study examines a program conducted in Israel called the "Supportive Community", that provides an emergency call service and other essential services at the homes of older people. A case study was performed in two such supportive communities. Interviews conducted with those who operate the programs and with its members seem to indicate that supportive communities provide a satisfactory solution to the needs of older people who continue to live in their natural environment. Many aspects have been addressed that may be considered in planning the physical environment of supportive communities.

Recommended Citation

Billig, Miriam (2004) "Supportive Communities, an Optimum Arrangement for the Older Population?," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 31: Iss. 3, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3008
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol31/iss3/8