This study examined the associations between walking behavior and the perceived
environment and personal factors among older adults. Sixty participants age 65 yr or older …

The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were
associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental …

Objective: This study examined how important walking to amenities (eg, food store, park) is
to middle-aged and older adults and whether this relates to walking. The relationship …

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 …

Objectives: To examine associations of perceived outdoor environment with the prevalence
and development of adaptive (eg, slower pace) and maladaptive (eg, avoiding walking) …

Objective: To investigate the associations between perceived environment features and
walking in older adults. Method: A cross-sectional population-based study was performed in …

Walking is the most common form of physical activity amongst older adults. Older adults'
walking behaviors have been linked to objective and perceived neighborhood and street …

Past research documents a discordance between perceived and objectively assessed
neighborhood environmental features on walking behavior. Therefore, we examined …

This study explored the associations between the perceived walkability of neighborhood
environment, walking time, and functional mobility by community-dwelling older adults in …

Background. Regular walking is critical to maintaining health in older age. We examined
influences of individual and community factors on walking habits in older adults. Methods …