In Which Neighborhood is it Better to Grow Old? Equipment and support for autonomy within the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara (Mexico)

Abstract

The city, analyzed from a gerontological perspective, highlights the autonomy of older adults in accessing the resources necessary to meet their daily needs. The objective of this article is to explore an analysis model of the distribution for the supply of services capable of supporting instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) within a dispersed metropolitan context at a neighborhood-scale analysis, which could contribute to semi-independent adults’ well-being. The exploration of official databases has made autonomy support destinations visible, allowing critical neighborhoods to be identified, with high demand from the aging population and little supply of autonomy support. The results are shown in a classification matrix that could guide public policy.