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    An Accessible and Affordable Transport Intervention for Older People Living in the Community

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    Authors
    Lee, E.
    Same, A.
    McNamara, Beverley
    Rosenwax, L.
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Lee, E. and Same, A. and McNamara, B. and Rosenwax, L. 2018. An Accessible and Affordable Transport Intervention for Older People Living in the Community. Home Health Care Management & Practice. 30 (2): pp. 54-60.
    Source Title
    Home Health Care Management & Practice
    DOI
    10.1177/1084822317744759
    ISSN
    1084-8223
    School
    School of Occ Therapy, Social Work and Speech Path
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/67315
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2017, © The Author(s) 2017. The ability to remain mobile is linked to the independence, health, and well-being of older people, but studies are needed to confirm the impact of community transport services. This study investigated the need for, and the impact of, a transport intervention on the independence and well-being of older people living in an Australian urban community. Using qualitative and quantitative data collected from pre-intervention (n = 32) and post-intervention interviews (n = 11), the need and impact of a community transport service were examined. The results of the study indicate investment in community transport has the potential to positively affect the lives of older people. Accessible affordable transport for older people signals an age-friendly society that values participation of all members of society, regardless of age.

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