Objectives Although emerging research suggests neighborhood characteristics can support
and restrict social participation in older adults, further research regarding a wider range of …

Objective: This research explores whether physical neighborhood disorder or perceived
social cohesion is associated with participation in social activities among older Americans …

To understand how older adults perceive and navigate their neighborhoods, we examined
the implications of activity in their neighborhoods for their health. We interviewed 38 adults …

Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now
well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social …

In an aging world, there is increased need to identify places and characteristics of places
that promote health among older adults. This study examines whether there are rural-urban …

Objective: This article examined the associations between proximity to selected locations
considered to be conducive to social participation, and social participation itself, in urban …

This paper describes relationships among home and community environmental features,
activity performance in the home, and community participation potential to support aging in …

Background and Objectives A wealth of empirical evidence documents improved health
among older adults who participate in social activities. Alternative transportation can serve …

Aging in place suggests the goal of many older adults to age within the long-term residence
or community where they have spent much of their adult lives. However, this concept also …

We examined the relationships between perceptions of neighbourhood characteristics and
satisfaction with participation in everyday activities among 248 older adults with chronic …