This paper provides an introduction to a broad series of papers addressing research and practice around the concept of age-friendly communities. It argues for the use of a person-in-environment orientation to community-based research and practice.
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This paper provides an introduction to a broad series of papers addressing research and practice around the concept of age-friendly communities. It argues for the use of a person-in-environment orientation to community-based research and practice. It will describe a matrix that provides a comprehensive outline for future research and practice.