landscape of geriatrics spatial geography for the elderly lisa k chong geography 557 april 15, 2009
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Landscape of Geriatrics
Spatial Geography for the Elderly
Lisa K ChongGeography 557April 15, 2009
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Agenda
• Introduction• Rationale
– Relevance to Urban and GIS Issues
• Progression• Intended Outcomes
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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
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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
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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
Source: Statistics Canada, Population Projections for Canada, Province and Territories 2005-2031
Increase in Number and
Percentage of Seniors in
Alberta
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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?
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Use of GIS in Quantifying Issues
• Sample of how issues of accessibility may be derived from geographical data– Comparative
study– Tools such as
buffers
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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
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Progression
Complete…– Identification of issues– Theoretical research
in literature
In progress…– GIS component– Spatial analyst– What else?
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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
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In Closing
• Comments and suggestions are welcome!
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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)