Major depression is a prevalent illness that increases the risk of several neurological
conditions. These include stroke, cardiovascular disease, and dementia including …

Despite obstacles, many rural-dwelling older adults report that positive aspects of rural
residence, such as attachment to community, social participation, and familiarity, create a …

Purpose. The concept of lockdown in relation to COVID-19 is thought to have an indirect
impact on the quality of life and well-being of the elderly due to its consequences on the …

The Active Ageing Framework has been adapted as a global strategy in ageing policies,
practices and research over the last decade. Lifelong learning, however, has not been fully …

Methods: Expert panel focus groups with 24 care providers, working in health and social
care sectors across Toronto, Ontario, Canada were conducted. Patient vignettes illustrating …

Objective 1. Examine the relationship between household wealth, social participation and
loneliness among older people across Europe. 2. Investigate whether relationships vary by …

Purpose Life-space mobility refers to the spatial area in which a person moves in daily life,
taking into account distance, frequency and assistance needed. The aim was to examine …

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 …

Background. With increasing number of older adults worldwide, promoting health and well‐
being becomes a priority for aging well. Well‐being and physical and mental health are …

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 …