Objective and subjective measures of the neighbourhood environment: associations with frailty levels

BA Martins, D Taylor, H Barrie, J Lange… - Archives of Gerontology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate whether perceptions of the
neighbourhood environment (NE) and objective measures of the NE were associated with …

Aging in place and quality of life among the elderly in Europe: A moderated mediation model

AV Schorr, R Khalaila - Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives We explored the moderated-mediation effects of perceived accessibility to the
environment on quality of life in later life via two socio-spatial mediators (loneliness and …

[HTML][HTML] Aging at home: factors associated with independence in activities of daily living among older adults in Norway—a HUNT study

S Redzovic, B Vereijken, T Bonsaksen - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Maintaining independence in activities of daily living (ADL) is essential for the
well-being of older adults. This study examined the relationship between demographic and …

[HTML][HTML] Associations between spatial access to physical activity facilities and frequency of physical activity; how do home and workplace neighbourhoods in West …

L Macdonald - International journal of health geographics, 2019 - Springer
Background Over a third of the Scottish population do not meet physical activity (PA)
recommendations, with a greater proportion of those from disadvantaged areas not meeting …

Predicting Older Australians' LeisureTime Physical Activity: Impact of Residence, Retirement Village versus Community, on Walking, Swimming, Dancing and Lawn …

E Miller, L Buys - Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Despite well-publicised health and social benefits of physical activity, liketheir younger
counterparts, the majority of older people tend to lead relatively sedentary lives. This …

Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments: Findings from In‐Depth Interviews and Person‐Based GPS Tracking

E Zeitler, L Buys, R Aird, E Miller - Current gerontology and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Governments face a significant challenge to ensure that community
environments meet the mobility needs of an ageing population. Therefore, it is critical to …

Exploring neighbourhood-based programming for older adults: A seniors' satellite

C Hand, K Schouten, M Dellamora, L Letts… - Activities, Adaptation & …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Community-based programs for older adults are key health-promoting resources; however,
barriers to participation exist, including transportation, cost, accessibility, and social in …

Factors that influence older adults' participation in physical activity: a systematic review of qualitative studies

SJ Meredith, NJ Cox, K Ibrahim, J Higson… - Age and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Despite the advantages of physical activity (PA), older adults are often
insufficiently active to maximise health. Understanding factors that influence PA engagement …

Associations between time spent in green areas and physical activity among late middle-aged adults

B Dewulf, T Neutens, D Van Dyck… - Geospatial …, 2016 - geospatialhealth.net
Physical activity is an important facilitator for health and wellbeing, especially for late middle-
aged adults, who are more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity …

Engaging Nigerian older persons in neighborhood environment assessment for physical activity participation: A citizen science project

E Odeyemi, S Chesser, AC King… - Innovation in Aging, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Global organizations are advocating that older persons'
voices should guide communities in age-friendly design. An important aspect of age …