Poor housing is an important determinant of poor health. One key aspect of housing quality
is lighting. Light is important for visual performance and safety, and also plays a vital role in …

In the past decade, the term 'global aging'has gained much attention among researchers,
policymakers, civil societies, and governments worldwide. The continuous decline in fertility …

Background The relationship between the quality of the learning environment and student
outcomes is receiving more serious attention from educational psychologists, neurologists …

Aging profoundly affects people's visual functions, and older persons generally show a
declination of visual abilities. The indoor visual environment (IVE) in residential care homes …

Background Vision and hearing impairments often co‐exist with dementia, and all are
independently associated with limitations in daily activities. Our aim was to examine the …

The main purpose of this research is to examine the lighting condition and residents'
perception of lighting in a senior retirement community in order to understand various …

This pilot study was designed to investigate the effects of a holistic lighting intervention on
the quality of life for individuals with low vision. Sixty participants (44 women; median age 69 …

The SAVING project aimed to create a sustainable and active aging program to promote the
transition to sustainable aging in residential structures for the elderly (RSEs), developing …

China lacks design strategies to improve home-based care environments for its older adults.
This study investigated the perception of indoor environmental quality in housing …

Supporting aging adults who wish to maintain their independence and stay in their homes is
becoming an increasingly prevalent issue in the United States and worldwide. Aging-in …