Solutions to support older people to live independently and reduce the cost of an ageing
population are high on the political agenda of most developed countries. Help‐at‐home …

This chapter examines how social changes have reshaped understandings of community
over time, identifies how communities support healthy ageing, and considers how ageing …

Time banking is a way for communities to capture value with minimal monetary cost through
the recognition of individuals' talents and the coordination of services according to their …

In Wales we are living and working longer. This means that in older age we are both
contributing more to society through the value of what we produce, taxes we pay on our …

Asset-based thinking is increasingly prevalent in health policy and is to be found also in
discourses on social care. This article explores and critiques the applicability of asset-based …

The town of Roseto in Pennsylvania, USA became renowned when evidence emerged that
its strong social cohesion appeared to have a sustained, positive impact on the community's …