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Szczęśliwe i długie życie osób starszych

Author(s): Paulina Ucieklak-Jeż,Agnieszka Bem / Language(s): English Issue: 8/2014

Happiness is defined as a status of the stable, global quality of life, and the extent, to which a person evaluates positively the overall quality of present life. This concept means overall assessment of life, instead of a specific areas (e.g., work, marriage, physical condition), and indicates a stable state of mind and life’s appreciation. Satisfaction related to living conditions and subjective well-being are two dimensions of happiness. The aim of the paper is to evaluate Happy Life Expectancy (HapLE) for the elderly (60+).The paper presents the impact of depression on elderly’s quality of life, and determinants influencing the risk of mental disorder’s occurrence. Depression is one of the most important disorder, that lowers the quality of life. We have found, that men might expect the more years of happy life, not only in absolute value, but also, as a percentage of total Life Expectancy. Along with age, HapLE values deteriorate, and this diminution is faster for women.

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Przedsiębiorczość seniorów jako komponent przedsiębiorczości inkluzywnej: wstępna synteza

Author(s): Krzysztof Wach / Language(s): Polish Issue: 32/2015

Celem artykułu jest omówienie przedsiębiorczości seniorów jako domeny badawczej, uporządkowanie terminologiczne związane z tą domeną, a także ukazanie głównych wyników badań prowadzonych w tymzakresie. Przedsiębiorczość seniorów staje się jednym z ważniejszych obszarów badań w krajach rozwiniętych, zwłaszcza w obliczu starzenia się społeczeństw tych krajów. Prowadzone badania w zakresie przedsiębiorczości seniorów zajmują się osobami w wieku 50+. Dotychczasowe badania wykazały, że osoby starsze są znacznie mniej skłonne do podejmowania działalności gospodarczej niż osoby młodsze. Artykuł jest bardzo wstępnym i syntetycznym ujęciem analizowanego problemu.This article aims to discuss the senior entrepreneurship as the research domain, as well as to organize the terminology associated with that domain, and to present the main findings of research conducted in this area. Senior entrepreneurship is becoming one of the most important areas of research in developed countries, especially in the face of population aging in these countries. Various research in the field of senior entrepreneurship deal with those aged 50+. Prior studies have shown that older people in their third age are less inclined to take up economic activities and have lower entrepreneurial intentions than younger people in their prime age. The article is the very preliminary and synthetic recognition of the analysed problem.

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Przedsiębiorczość osób w wieku niemobilnym jako sposób ich aktywizacji zawodowej i inkluzji społecznej

Author(s): Halina Smutek / Language(s): Polish Issue: 32/2015

Cel naukowy: Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie problemu osób w tak zwanym wieku niemobilnym w kontekście realiów współczesnego rynku pracy, stawiającego coraz to wyższe wymagania, co może stanowić źródło wykluczenia zawodowego osób niepotrafiących odnaleźć się tej kalejdoskopowej dynamice.Problem i metody badawcze: Opracowanie stanowi przegląd literatury przedmiotu oraz sprawozdań i raportów dotyczących problematyki grupy osób w tak zwanym wieku niemobilnym, pozwalających na scharakteryzowanie i usystematyzowanie problemu. Wyniki analizy badań bibliometrycznych stanowiły podstawę do wskazania rekomendacji i możliwości ograniczania wykluczenia zawodowego i społecznego „pracujących seniorów”.Proces wywodu: Niniejsze opracowanie jest próbą zwrócenia uwagi na wagę oraz skalę problemu. Na podstawie analiz bibliometrycznych przedstawiono poziom aktywności zawodowej grupy 50+, uwzględniając zarówno osoby pracujące na etacie, jak również te, które rozpoczęły działalność gospodarczą. Wskazano na przedsiębiorczość indywidualną, która może dostarczyć przynajmniej częściowe antidotum na problem aktywizacji zawodowej w badanej grupie wiekowej.Wyniki analizy naukowej: Wyniki analizy wskazują na konieczność podjęcia działań pozwalających na wykorzystanie potencjału osób starszych poprzez aktywizację ich potencjału przedsiębiorczości, wyzwolenie indywidualnych cech osobowości, takich jak innowacyjność, umiejętność dostrzegania zmieniających się uwarunkowań, elastyczność polegająca na ciągłym uczeniu się, umożliwiających odnaleźć się w warunkach współczesnego rynku pracy.Wnioski, innowacje, rekomendacje: Zestawienie poziomu różnych form aktywności zawodowej poszczególnych grup zawodowych zwraca uwagę na konieczność objęcia wsparciem osób już od 45. roku życia, który stanowi dolną granicę wyznaczania tak zwanego wieku niemobilnego. Szczególnego znaczenia nabierają programy zarządzania wiekiem, pozwalające podtrzymać aktywność zawodową oraz tworzące nowe miejsca pracy.Research Objective: The purpose of this article is to present the problem of the so-called immobile age in the context of the realities of the modern labor market which has higher demands and could be a source of vocational exclusion of people unable to find the way out in this kaleidoscopic dynamics.The Research Problem and Methods: The article provides an overview of literature, scientific results and reports concerning the problems of so-called older workers in order to characterize and systematize the subject. The results of analysis of bibliometric studies formed the basis for indicating the recommendation and the possibility of limiting the professional and social exclusion of “working seniors.”The Process of Argumentation: This article attempts to draw attention to the significance and scale of the problem. On the basis on the results of bibliometric analysis, it shows the level of economic activity of “50+” group, taking into account both people working full-time and those who run their own business. Being self-employed may provide at least a partial antidote to the problem of professional activation in the studied age group.Research Results: The results of the analysis indicate the need to take measures to make use of the potential of the elderly by activating their entrepreneurial potential and the liberation of individual personality traits, such as innovation, the ability to see the changing circumstances, and flexibility in the sense of continuous learning, which allows people to find their place in the modern labor market.Conclusions, Innovations and Recommendations: Juxtaposition of the level of various forms of professional activity among different professional groups draws attention to the need of supporting people over the age of 45, which is the lowest limit of the determination of the so called immobile age. The age management programs, which allow for sustaining professional activity and creating new jobs seem particularly important.

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Starzenie się ludności w krajach Europy

Author(s): Paulina Ucieklak-Jeż / Language(s): Polish Issue: 6/2012

The aim of this paper is presentation of changes in ageing of the populations and general health of elderly people in Poland and other European countries. Another aim of this paper is checking the level of changes in general state of health in groups of elderly people, the consequence of which is ageing to populations. The measure indicating the level of general good health of a population is Disability Free Life Expectancy – DFLE.

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Phenomenon of ageing – a process or a state

Author(s): Jolanta Klusek,Justyna Klusek / Language(s): English Issue: I/2016

Ageing is defined as decline in organism’s capabilities for self-repair of growing intracellular damages progressing with the age of the body. There occurs a gradual extinguishing of life functions. This process cannot be avoided, although it may last for varying lengths of time. The problem of ageing is no longer a scientific problem, but has also become a social problem. Therefore, it is very important to quickly and precisely recognize the causes and mechanisms of the process of ageing on all levels of biological organization of the body, starting with cellular structures, through the entire cell, tissues, and individual organs of all systems – the cells lose their replication potential, cease to divide and are ageing.

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Challenges of Overcoming Ageism towards Elderly People in Healthcare Context

Author(s): Iwona Nowakowska / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2017

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the paper is to analyse the impact ageism may have on providing healthcare to elderly people. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The article investigates the consequences of ageism in medical settings, where the elderly are particularly vulnerable to discrimination, distinguishing ageism from appropriate practice variation as well as giving suggestions to improve the situation. The paper analyses research published worldwide on selected issues connected with ageism with special attention to medical professionals’ attitudes and ageist behaviours of the elderly’s environment in a situation of their disability or illness. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: Firstly, the relation of ageism to other forms of stereotyping is outlined. Then, the threats of positive ageism are elaborated. The next section is devoted to self-stereotyping of the elderly and its impact on their functioning. Then, the paper discusses medical professionals’ attitudes and ways to measure them, as well as educational interventions that may alter them. Finally, the article refers effective ways of adjusting health promotion messages to the needs of older adults. RESEARCH RESULTS: Ageism bases on mechanisms similar to sexism and racism, but there are some remarkable differences. Positive ageism may be compassionate, however, might be harmful when intruding into an elderly person’s decisions. Self-stereotyping may be described with a model of a vicious cycle. Contact with the elderly is found to be useful in changing medical staff’s attitudes. Family-centred messages are most effective when it comes to health promotion among older adults. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Studies on ageism prove that negative convictions about the elderly are harmful and affect their functioning. Inclusion of the elderly should be applied in social contexts as well as in science, as the elderly are often missed out in research samples.

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Osteoporosis: a Social Problem in the Elderly Population

Author(s): Ewa Kucharska / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2017

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to present a broader scope on osteoporosis – both as a medical problem and as a major social burden. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease, characterized by low bone mass, leading to increased bone fragility and fractures. It does not only lead to major medical expenses, lower health-related quality-of-life but also strains the population with significant social burden. As modern science is intensively exploring the problem of osteoporosis, new research articles expanding our knowledge on this disease come out weekly. This growing body of research calls for an up-to-date review of the existing state of knowledge on osteoporosis. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: This manuscript presents and overview on osteoporosis and associated problems such as fractures in the following order (1) Etiology and pathogenesis of osteoporosis, (2) Osteoporosis risk factors, (3) Epidemiology of osteoporosis, (4) Aging of the Polish population, (5) Clinical consequences of osteoporosis, (6) Criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Caucasian women after menopause, (7) Morbidity and mortality associated with osteoporotic fractures, (8) Risk factors related to the collapse of the condition of osteoporotic patients, (9) Bone fragility and falls, (10) Recognizing osteoporosis, (11) Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, (12) Cost of treating fractures, (13) Fracture liaison service, (14) Senior care, (15) Purpose of modern geriatrics, (16) osteoporosis, elderly, fractures, social inequalities inequalities and osteoporosis. RESEARCH RESULTS: The two major determinants of risk in the development of osteoporosis are peak bone mass and rate of bone loss. These two determinants are influenced by a number of genetic (non-modifiable) and environmental (partly modifiable, and modifiable) factors. Osteoporosis is becoming increasingly prevalent wi osteoporosis, elderly, fractures, social inequalities the aging of the world population. Worldwide, more than 200 million people are suffering from osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. About 5% of falls result in fractures, half of which are proximal femur fractures. Out of all falls leading to fractures, 10-25% result in injury or requirement of specialized medical care. Falls are one of the main causes of disability and the fifth most common cause of death in people over 75 years of age. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This review provides a concise overview om osteoporosis as a linked medical and social problem. It also identified a number of knowledge gaps necessary to fill in order to progress our knowledge on osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Understanding patients’ preferences and needs will allow to align them with appropriate service models which are likely to optimize patient outcomes.

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New Trends in Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Alzeheimer’s Disease

Author(s): Adriana Rosenberg,Miroslava Tokovská / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2017

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to summarize the knowledge of non-pharmacological treatment in the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease. The contribution is theoretical and provides a suitable prerequisite for further examination of the subject matter, namely the need for quality education and the need to change the approach of care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The presented contribution approaches the preferred values of care such as coping, self-decision and identity from the clients perspective, as well as new trends in non-pharmacological treatment of Alzheimer’s. Based on the study of professional domestic and foreign literature of social, psychological and medical orientation, we approach selected non-pharmacological therapies. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: After defining the goal of the contribution and the basic concepts of Alzheimer-type dementia, it follows (i) the theory of physical environment adaptation, (ii) Tom Kitwood’s approach to care and (iii) health promoting and preventive approach in the social-healthcare sector. A substantial part of the argumentation is the need to create a new culture of care provision. RESEARCH RESULTS: The result of this argumentation is the need for quality preparation of future generations of healthcare professionals and the need for a change in the philosophy and culture of providing care for people with dementia in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This analysis confirms the need to change the attitudes and self-reflection of helping professionals in the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease. There is also an urgent need to change the preparation of future generations of assisting professionals and further education in line with the latest research and knowledge on the provision of social and health care.

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Activity and Needs of Seniors – Research Report in Chorzów

Author(s): Piotr Gierek / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2017

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present seniors’ opinions about their activity and ways to meet seniors’ needs. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem was centered around: participation in senior social life; forms of activity undertaken by seniors; ways to spend free time by seniors and the needs of the elderly. Survey was used as the research method. The studies were diagnostic and exploratory. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The progressive demographic change in Polish society makes active and active aging more active and the elderly’s needs for care and support become a major stimulus for satisfaction and quality of life. The article reviews the opinions of seniors about their activity and ways of meeting their needs. RESEARCH RESULTS: This study has shown that participation in social life, forms of activity and the needs of the elderly in various ways are met and implemented. Seniors indicating inactivity (in this study are mainly social welfare beneficiaries) generally declare that they feel socially excluded. These people choose a type of home and solitary activity, and spending their free time is mainly based on watching TV and listening to the radio. On the other hand, active seniors (in this study are mainly participants in senior clubs) are satisfied with their role in society. Free time is spent on meetings with people, e.g. in the club and prefer to take various activities. Research also shows that various forms of senior activism, including senior ones, have an impact on the quality of life of the elderly, significantly improving their activity, while addressing higher needs and counteracting social exclusion. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMENDATIONS: There is a need for more intensified action by aid institutions, directed towards seniors who are inactive, excluded – social welfare clients, so that they too can live in the “autumn of life.” Training should also be provided to social workers who equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to work effectively with the seniors and to effectively and effectively reintegrate and reintegrate them.

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Osoba starsza a kryzys we współczesnej rodzinie w ujęciu systemowym

Author(s): Ewelina Frańczyk / Language(s): Polish Issue: 53/2021

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to present the elderly in the systemic family model, with particular emphasis on the aspect of caring for them and on their potential in the situation of crises that take place in the family. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem discussed in this article is contained in the following questions: What is the meaning of the family in the life of elderly people? What role do the elderly play in the systemic family model? How does the process of taking care of the elderly in the systemic family model in which crises occur look like? The analytical-synthetic method was used, based on the selected literature on the subject. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The systemic theory of the family was presented, in which the elderly are not only the care recipients, but with their resources, provide invaluable support for other family members. Then, the changes in the modern family, which can be observed as a result of socio-cultural determinants, were presented. The crises, caused by the changes in the modern family, were presented in this work with the example of how families take care of the elderly. RESEARCH RESULTS: The observed disappearance of multigenerational families, as well as the decrease in the quality of intergenerational relations, has led to the elderly losing their former role while also failing to recognise their potential. In the case of lack of independence on the elderly side, caring for them may be taking on an institutional form, for which the aforementioned sociocultural determinants are responsible. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Education should convey knowledge about the value of intergenerational relations, as well as the needs of elderly people, for whom the family is the most important environment, and in which care for its eldest members is of particular importance

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Preferencje turystyczne seniorów - słuchaczy krakowskich uniwersytetów trzeciego wieku

Author(s): Anna Kolasińska,Joanna Sporek / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2021

The progressive aging process of societies is observed worldwide and tourism is one of the ways to activate elder people. The aim of this study is to identify the main preferences of seniors in various aspects related to tourism activities, as well as barriers that might limit or even prevent them from travelling. The study was based on a questionnaire survey carried out on a group of seniors associated in selected universities of the third age in Krakow. Based on the research, it was found that the participants of the study belong to a group of active seniors who usually travel domestically for tourism and leisure purposes. In addition, they prefer off-season holidays, and indicate financial limitations as the main barrier. The findings presented in this study may prove useful for the tourism and hotel industry, which should appreciate the potential of senior tourism especially in the context of the operation of tourist resorts out of the main holiday season.

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Beyond Ageism. The Redefinition of Social Categories to Account for Complexity

Author(s): L. Landolfi / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2023

Given the need to assign categories while also fostering free thought when conducting research, the aim of this paper is to highlight how the third and fourth age categories are addressed risks inducing ageism in the current aging society. Considering the role that language plays in the construction of the world (Berger & Luckmann, 1966), this literature review aims to identify the ways that the third and fourth age categories have been applied in social science research. Therefore, the potential to avoid the dichotomization of old age necessarily lies in placing things in context so that we comprehend the complexity of old age, e.g., the third or fourth age.

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A SMART AGE-FRIENDLY CITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SEASONAL MIGRATION OF SENIOR RESIDENTS. THE CASE OF BENIDORM

Author(s): Agnieszka Labus / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

Benidorm is one of the most popular Spanish destinations for seasonal migrants, especially seniors,in the winter season. This article discusses the evolution of age-friendly smart cities in the contextof the seasonal migration of the elderly on the example of Benidorm. Benidorm is one of the globalleaders in implementing the concept of a smart city and a smart destination (SD) (Coban & Aydın,2020). The aim of the article was to confront the urban renewal programs implemented in Benidormwith the concept of an age-friendly city according to the definition proposed by the WHO (2007).The concept of an age-friendly city and a smart destination was defined, and the presented results canassist European tourist destinations in targeting their urban renewable policies at seasonal migrantsin response to the progressive aging of the population.

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Rządowe programy pomocowe w kształtowaniu bezpieczeństwa seniorów w Polsce

Author(s): Marek Stefański / Language(s): Polish Issue: 2/2023

The paper provides an analysis referring to the security of senior citizens in Poland. A critical scientific analysis presents true significance of government aid programmes in the development of senior citizens’ life quality in Poland and the scope of impact exerted by such programmes on their everyday life. The analysis of particular aid programmes defines their social usefulness. Undoubtedly, senior citizens come as a social group that needs state support. The subject of the analysis is the common accessibility of aid programmes in developing security of senior citizens in Poland. The efficiency of government aid programmes in supporting senior citizens is invaluable. Therefore, considering threats and factors affecting the quality of senior citizens’ life, their analysis seems to be advisable and rational

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Satisfaction of seniors with the provision of the health care and services in selected healthcare facilities in the Slovak Republic

Author(s): Silvia Danková,Mária Zamboriová / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

Introduction: Satisfaction with the provision of quality nursing care and services among patients placed in health care facilities for the elderly is important. Aim: The aim of our exploratory analysis was to map and analyze the views of seniors on the provision of health care and services in the health care facilities in which they are placed. Methods: The research was conducted in three selected health care facilities in the Slovak Republic, in Košice. Number of respondents - 50. We used a structured questionnaire. We used descriptive statistics. Results: Of the 50 (100 %) respondents, 45 (90 %) expressed satisfaction with their healthcare provision. Only 5 (10 %) patients were dissatisfied. 47 (94 %) respondents were satisfied with the nursing care provided by the nurses, only 3 (6 %) were dissatisfied. Satisfaction with the services provided was reported by 12 (24 %) respondents, while dissatisfaction was reported by 38 (76 %) respondents. Conclusion: Many negative aspects affect the satisfaction of seniors with the provision of quality nursing care and services in health care facilities. To eliminate them, it is necessary to be aware of them. A comprehensive intervention by a team working in health care facilities for the elderly is helpful.

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Wyzwania dla nowej starości – esej gerontologiczny

Author(s): Zofia Szarota / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2023

The purpose of the essay is to forecast a picture of the elderly and the macro problems resulting from an aging population. The article takes up the question of what older adults, i.e. today’s forty- and fifty-year-olds, will be like in 20-30 years. What professions will emerge in connection with the aging population, what changes will occur in the labor market, and in care and social assistance? What will social relations, dialogue with other generations be like? Will and how will the experience and social perception of old age shift? In planning solutions (for the future), it is important to take into account the diverse needs of older adults, as well as socioeconomic, cultural and technological trends. My hypothesis is that as a result of aging processes, seniors in the “young-old” group will be more socially and professionally active than they are now and the life space of the next generation of aging people will expand. On the other hand, old age proper – the cohort of “the old-old” and “the oldest-old” cohort, people,” who are usually chronically ill, often lonely, and have impaired functional independence, will be covered by institutional care, using digital technologies.

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Pedagogika egzystencji w obliczu starzejącego się społeczeństwa

Author(s): Julita Orzelska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2023

The main idea of this article is to highlight the possibility for people to receive important developmental stimuli that are relevant to their existence at every stage of life, not excluding the last phase of life, through the use of knowledge in various areas of the humanities and social sciences. This scattered knowledge should be comprehensively utilized by pedagogy as a science that is particularly sensitive to the developmental impact on all generations of people in every stage of their lives, with special attention to the elderly. Aware of the multidimensionality of human existence, pedagogy should take care to assimilate new stimuli for human development, which are necessary in every phase of human life, not excluding the last one: old age. In view of the multiple existential challenges facing modern society, it is necessary to consider whether pedagogy in its various disciplinary scopes is able to approach a person holistically and understand human life integrally. The responsibility for the quality of human life, both young and old, makes it necessary to draw inspiration and “read” the tropes across all scientific disciplines, while treating the human being holistically and caring for a life lived in a valuable way.

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The Concept of Successful Ageing from the Perspectives of Older Adults: An Empirical Typology

Author(s): Agnieszka Kozerska / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2022

Purpose: This paper attempts to examine the concept of successful ageing (SA) from the perspectives of older adults. Methods: Data were gathered from 224 persons. The research used a categorized interview and a test as methods of data collection. In order to select the types of subjective definitions of SA, the method of cluster analysis was applied. Results: 5 types of definitions were distinguished: 1) Around 40% of older adults consider the biomedical model to be in line with their idea of good old age, but they also add new components that they consider more important. These are: Living in an environment of loving persons (Type 1 definitions), and Religiousness, Generativity, Relationships with others based on love (Type 4). 2) About 40% of the respondents’ present one-dimensional definitions, with one of the following factors: Family (Type 2), and Religiousness (Type 3). 3) Lack of a precise definition is more often demonstrated in people with low life satisfaction who have been experiencing difficult life situations in recent times. Conclusions: Understanding of SA depends on life satisfaction and the context related to the life situation. Three key words are essential for the definitions: family, activity, religion.

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STARSI I MŁODSI GEJE — SPECYFIKA MIĘDZYGENERACYJNYCH RELACJI W DOŚWIADCZENIACH I OPINIACH „SENIORÓW”

Author(s): Dorota Majka-Rostek / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2023

The article presents opinions and experiences of gays over 50 years of age related to issues of intergenerational relations. Interviews conducted with representatives of the generation of homosexual men who created the basis of their sexual identity in the times of the Polish People’s Republic reveal that the “gay environment” at that time exhibited a lower level of age segregation and ageism than the current LGBT community. The interviewed men now feel a significant distance towards young members of this community. Such a phenomenon might be explained by a variety of factors: not only differing experiences, expression, or identity processes, but also the specifics of contemporary minority infrastructure geared towards fulfilling the needs of younger people.

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Aging in place and elderly mobility habits: Evidence from Italian national surveys

Author(s): Federica Rossi / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

The aim of the paper is to provide an empirical framework of the ageing process in Italy, with a focus on aging in place and mobility behaviour of the elderly, as emerging from two national surveys: the “Aspects of Daily Life” survey by ISTAT and the ISFORT mobility survey. Results show that the Italian cities and towns are sufficiently age-friendly, with some improvement opportunities to be implemented. Loneliness and isolation represent a warning sign, hindering the aging in place. Finally, the study confirms that the Italian older adults use public transport only a few times, in favour of private cars.

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