%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Staal, Celine
%D 2021
%F theses_frw:3734
%P 27
%T Aging in Place in The Netherlands: The Role of the Neighbourhood.
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3734/
%X The population of the Netherlands is aging. The Dutch government therefore has introduced a programme (Langer Thuis) which encourages elderly to remain living independently in their own homes to increase quality of life. It does so by facilitating mainly care and housing. However, the neighbourhood influences quality of life of elderly as well. This study investigates which elements of the neighbourhood matter to elderly, and which influence the intention of aging in place of elderly. Looking at both the built and social environment on the neighbourhood level, six categories of objective conditions of the neighbourhood were defined. In a survey, respondents were asked questions about their satisfaction with these elements, together with their intention of moving or aging in place. The survey was analysed with factor analysis and regression analysis. This study finds that only community support and social cohesion have a significant effect on the desire of elderly to remain living in their current residence. Nonetheless, the societal relevance of incorporating the needs of elderly in neighbourhood planning in the Netherlands is present.