多摩ニュータウン高齢者支援スペース・福祉亭の活動と利用の実態について

－多摩ニュータウンの高齢者支援スペースと利用者の地域生活様態に関する研究　(その１)－

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The Fukushitei, founded by NPO Legal Person in 2001, is a volunteer serviced café and the place of senior citizens. Catching national attention, it is regarded as the initiator of a supporting place for senior citizens in Tama New Town.
The research is based on three investigations : a participant observation survey, a one-year-long actual use survey, and a one-week actual use survey. Through these investigations, details of the actual utilization of Fukushitei as well as the significance of its existence are recognized.
1. In addition to providing support to daily lives, Fukushitei is taken as a good-place-to-go by those who engage in entertaining communication activities there.
2. Fukushitei serves as a guardian for senior citizens in the region.
3. Fukushitei prevents senior citizens from isolation.
4. Fukushitei provides users of different personalities and life styles with a place to enjoy themselves.