As demographic changes abound, landscape planners should increase their understanding
of both elderly people's preferences concerning nature-based recreation and approaches to …

Urbanization and ageing are the two main processes currently shaping the social
environment worldwide. In this context, creating senior friendly cities should be an important …

High-density urban living means that urban green spaces are important nodes of contact
with nature. This study examines expected outcomes that motivate people to seek green …

As the population in North America continues to age, long-term care facilities for housing the
elderly are likely to become even more important. Because one of the primary foci of these …

Neighbourhood green space serves an important function for the urban population, and
provides valuable ecosystem services for human well-being. In this article, we investigate …

While daily contact with nature is essential in large cities, such opportunities are often
limited, thus reducing chances for psychological restoration. Even if available, however …

Few studies have examined the potential value of nearby nature for elderly adults. In the
current study, elderly residents of two apartment complexes were interviewed about the …

What motivates older adults to visit and use parks? Do older adults access parks for different
reasons than younger adults? Prior studies determine age influences park visitation, but we …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: Parks provide important physiological and
psychological benefi ts to seniors, improving their quality of life; they are particularly …

The elderly often spend a considerable amount of time in public parks, particular in highly
dense cities. It is commonly recognised that the social dimension of environments have a …