How Age- friendly is Brooklyn? Perceptions of Seniors Aged 65+

Abstract

Methodology 12 Asset-based and Community-based Participatory Research Methodology 12 The Interviews with Brooklyn Residents Aged 65+ 13 Sample 14 Analytic Strategy: Thematic Analysis 15Results 16 1. Transportation and Necessary Mobility 18 2. Access to Services 20 3. Long-term residents’ perceptions of neighborhood change 26 4. Law and Order 27 5. Informal Support Networks 28 6. “Forgotten” Part of the City 29 7. The Built Environment 32 8. Food Access 33Conclusion and Recommendations