Understanding the role of the built environment on physical activity behavior among older
adults is an important public health goal, but evaluating these relationships remains …

There is a need for greater understanding of how perceptions and objective measures of the
physical environment influence physical activity among seniors. The goal of this study was to …

A walkable neighborhood becomes particularly important for older adults for whom physical
activity and active transportation are critical for healthy aging-in-place. For many older …

This study examined whether features of the built environment and residents' perceptions of
neighborhood walkability, safety, and social cohesion were associated with self-reported …

We aimed to determine the relationship between neighborhood characteristics (walkability,
cohesion/safety) and recommended activity levels among community-dwelling middle-aged …

A limited number of studies have used objective measures to examine the associations
between the built environment and physical activity (PA) among older adults. This study …

To examine how urban form shapes physical activity and health over time, a measure of
neighborhood walkability is needed that can be linked to cohort studies with participants …

Objective: Neighborhood environments can support or hinder physical activity especially as
health declines with age. This study puts psychological theories of health behavior change …

This qualitative study describes environmental supports and barriers to physical activity in
an older adult sample drawn from low-and high-walkable neighborhoods. Thirty-seven …

Abstract SHIGEMATSU, R., JF SALLIS, TL CONWAY, BE SAELENS, LD FRANK, KL CAIN,
JE CHAPMAN, and AC KING. Age Differences in the Relation of Perceived Neighborhood …