035 – Interview: Aging in the Right Place
Better Health While Aging
English - March 23, 2017 11:00 - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K talks with Stephen Golant, PhD, author of the book Aging in the Right Place. They discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, how seniors can figure out where is the right place to age, what is successful aging, and much more.
In This Episode:
Dr. K talks with Stephen Golant, PhD, Professor of Geography at the University of Florida and the author of “Aging in the Right Place.” Dr. Golant has a doctorate in social gerontology and social geography, and is a well-known expert on the housing and long-term care needs of older adults. They discuss:
What is environmental gerontology, and why environment is so important to aging adults
How one’s housing, neighborhood, and community affect one’s ability to age well
Why older adults like to remain in their own homes
The problems many older adults encounter when they try to age in place, and what it means to “age in the right place”
A definition of successful aging
Why we shouldn’t reflexively promote aging in place, and what to encourage instead
How to determine where is the right place to age, and which questions older people should ask themselves
Why it may be better for seniors to live in a neighborhood of people their own age
Dr. Golant’s plan for where to live as he ages
Related Resources:
Dr. Golant’s book: Aging in the Right Place (2015)
Do You Really Want to Age in Place?
Aging in Place Concept Has Been Oversold, Professor Argues
Should Older Americans Live in Places Segregated From the Young?
Age-Friendly Communities: Are We Expecting Too Much?
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