Centre for Policy on Ageing



Rhetoric to action — a study of stakeholder perceptions of aging well in two local communities
Author(s)	Jo-Anne Everingham, Chi-Wai Lui, Helen Bartlett
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 53, issue 8, 2010
Pages	pp 760-775
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Ageing process ; Well being ; Social policy ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Australia.
Annotation	This qualitative study of local perceptions of policy goals and action in relation to ageing reports 31 stakeholder interviews within two Australian communities exploring (a) the meaning of ageing well; and (b) preferred policy actions to achieve positive ageing outcomes. Findings suggest that community perceptions of ageing well are broadly consistent with the goals of national and international policy frameworks in focusing on three dimensions - health, social engagement and security. Furthermore participants believe that achievement of positive ageing outcomes requires a mix of self-help, community action and government intervention - particularly government support and encouragement for ageing well initiatives. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-111020003
Classmark	BG: D:F:5HH: TM2: TOB: 7YA
Data © Centre for Policy on Ageing

...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing.