%0 Thesis
%9 Master
%A Vegt, V.J de
%D 2018
%F theses_frw:2565
%T Fostering Age-Friendly Rural Communities in the North of the Netherlands
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2565/
%X This research is an exploratory case study into three of the eight WHO domains of age-friendliness. Namely: Housing, Civic Participation & Employment and Community Support & Health Services. Each domain has been analyzed through three indicators. Through interviews, survey’s and a document analysis it became evident that most of the indicators are valid after slight modification. These modified indicators can be used to further improve the age-friendliness. Expanding age-friendliness in the municipality is currently limited by both municipal and national policies. As well as limited citizen participation. Age-friendliness can be improved by addressing the conflicting policies regarding housing in order to stimulate more age-friendly homes and home modifications. Civic participation improved through focusing on stimulating intrinsically motivating initiatives amongst residents. Community support & Health Services can develop by aiding in the creation of community based care initiatives. While at the same time stimulating cooperation between formal and informal-care providers.