Are Coastal Cities Senior-Friendly?
Are Coastal Cities Senior-Friendly?

Summary/Abstract: An analysis of the demographic structure of large coastal cities shows that the ageing of their populations is well advanced. Therefore, counteracting the social exclusion of the elderly should become the most important task of the local authorities. The authors decided to re- view the situation of seniors migrating to the largest coastal cities. The aim of the study was to analyse the accessibility to shops and pharmacies’ whereabouts as basic, everyday services for this group. The findings are highly optimistic and very satisfactory. It was concluded that only a small proportion of the elderly influx into the coastal cities do not find a shop or pharmacy within a 15-minute walking distance. The vast majority can do their grocery and medical shopping in the immediate vicinity.

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