The built environment and social cohesion are increasingly recognized as being associated
with older adults' quality of life (QoL). However, limited research in this area still exists and …

Purpose To examine the association between self-assessed quality of life (QOL) and
perceived neighborhood safety, social cohesion, and walkability among older adults in New …

The ecological model stresses the importance of the neighborhood context to aging
successfully. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the associations between …

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to investigate the independent relationship
between neighborhood context (characterized through age structure, economic conditions …

Background The neighborhood social environment has been identified as an important
aspect of older people's well-being. Poor neighborhood conditions can pose difficulties in …

Sense of community may be shaped by the quality of the physical environment and has
potential health implications. Based on a survey of 2,247 community-dwelling middle-aged …

A growing body of research on community gerontology suggests that interventions in the
neighborhood may promote older adults' wellbeing. Drawing on Costello's community …

A review of the literature indicates that until recently little attention has been paid to the
effects of the environment on well-being among the aged. This study analyzes data relevant …

Objective: By 2030, older adults will account for 20% of the US population. Over 80% of
older adults live in urban areas. This study examines associations between neighborhood …

With an ageing world population, preservation of older adults' health and quality of life (QoL)
is paramount. Due to lower levels of physical functionality, older adults are particularly …