This rapid realist review explored the key components of age-friendly ecosystems that
promote community participation among older adults. The study (undertaken in 2021 and …

Abstract Background and Aims The population of older adults in rural areas is rising, and
they experience higher rates of poverty and chronic illness, have poorer health behaviors …

Aging at home and in one's community poses unique challenges for older adults with
multiple chronic conditions and functional difficulties. Addressing the needs of this complex …

Age-friendly community initiatives (AFCIs) are a promising approach to supporting physical,
cognitive, mental, and social health in later life, but to date, there are gaps in our …

Creating Aging-Friendly Communities (CAFC) examines the need to redesign America's
communities to respond to the realities of our rapidly aging society. The text focuses on the …

Introduction Evolving aging societies, ongoing digitalisation and circumstances of COVID-19
are changing living conditions for growing older. There is an increased urgency to view …

Background: The increase in aged populations in Malaysia has brought unprecedented
challenges to families, policy makers, scholars, and business organisations. This paper …

Older people today are more likely to age in their own private living environment. However,
many face declining health and/or other issues that affect their ability to live independently …

Abstract Background and Objectives Cities and counties worldwide have adopted the
concept of “age-friendly communities.” These communities aspire to promote older adults' …

The emergence of the age-friendly community movement is a programmatic affirmation of
what environmental gerontologists have long argued, namely, that the residential …