Abstract
 Mapping the Landscape of Aging Track: Health and Human Services Author(s): David Phillips What does the spatial landscape of a growing senior population and the services they need look like? A collaborative mapping project between a senior citizen service provider, Jefferson Area Board of Aging, and a university GIS research course helped address several key issues. What is the nature of the growing senior population in the region surrounding Charlottesville, Virginia? How many seniors are able to stay in their own homes? What is the distribution of specialized services often needed by a more senior population? How accessible are those services? How effective have the senior services agencies been in reaching their intended audience? What are some of the social and public issues that are raised by this analysis? The results of this project and the methodological issues raised in its completion will be presented. Visit http://www.arch.virginia.edu/~dlp/MLAging/ for more information. David Phillips University of Virginia Urban and Environmental Planning P.O. Box 400122 Charlottesville , VA 22904-4122 US Phone: 434-982-2196 Fax: 434-982-2678 E-mail: dlp@virginia.edu |
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