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

Federica Rossi

doi:10.18778/1231-1952.30.2.08

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Federica Rossi DAStU, Politecnico di Milano https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0651-1680

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https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.30.2.08

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aging, mobility habits, aging in place, Italy

Abstract

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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