Purpose: Globally, numbers of people aged 85 years and over are increasing. Many older
people, including those 85 years and over, are ageing in rural areas. For successful ageing …

This special issue focuses on aging in place in late life. Aging in place is about being able to
continue living in one's own home or neighborhood and to adapt to changing needs and …

The purpose of this study was to understand how neighbourhoods–as physical and social
environments–influence community mobility. Seeking an insider's perspective, the study …

Developing urban environments that promote healthy, active living for older adults is at the
forefront of global planning policy debates, resulting in concepts and design guidelines to …

Maintaining physical, psychological and social wellbeing is integral to older adults being
able to age well in their community. Therefore, an environment that facilitates and supports …

Purpose–Social engagement is important for healthy ageing but may be challenging for
residents of disadvantaged urban communities. For older residents of one such community …

Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now
well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social …

Building a good life for older people in local communities: The experience of ageing in time
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Background: Most elderly people wish to grow old at their own homes. The
sociodemographic characteristics; home and neighbourhood conditions; and the social …

Socio-psychological models of successful ageing emphasize life satisfaction, social
participation and functioning as the keys to ageing successfully. Some studies suggest that …