
Aging in Place
When Does an Older Adult’s Minor Injury Predict Functional Decline?
,For older adults, the potential for decline in the ability to carry out daily tasks after even minor injuries is a concern. Knowing what might…
Technology & Social Connections for Rural Older Adults
,Researchers are exploring the use of laptop and table computers to enhance the social connectedness of older adults in rural South Australia. The researchers are…
In-Home, Coordinated Care Management for Aging in Place
,Many older adults prefer to age in place even in the face of frailty or other serious health concerns. A forthcoming article reports on a…
How Can Villages & Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Support Aging in Place?
,A recent article in the Journal of Aging Studies draws from the available research on the two most prominent community-focused models to promote aging in…
Building Evidence for the “Village” Model of Aging in Place
,The so-called “Village” model is a promising approach to aging in place. Based on Boston’s Beacon Hill Village, which began in 2001, these co-operative, consumer-driven…
Neighborhood Walkability, Income, & Physical Activity
,Numerous studies show that physical inactivity causes a variety of health problems, and older adults are particularly at risk. Literature has recently emerged regarding the…