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)

摘要

The Fukushitei, founded by NPO Legal Person in 2001, is a volunteer serviced cafe 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.%多摩NT諏訪・永山地区における高齢者支援スペース「福祉亭」の利用実態を詳細に把握するため，参与観察調査，年間利用実態調査，週間利用実態調査を行い，その活動や利用の様態を把握することができた．これらから考察される福祉亭の地域社会における存在の意義と併せて簡単なまとめを以下に記す．