Abstract Purpose of the Study: The effects of the physical–spatial–technical environment on
aging well have been overlooked both conceptually and empirically. In the spirit of M. Powell …

Background Most older adults wish to stay at home during their late life years, but physical
disabilities and cognitive impairment may force them to face a housing decision. However …

This paper reports on in-depth research, using a grounded theory approach, to examine the
ways in which very old people perceive healthy ageing in the context of living alone at home …

Purpose: Given age-related health restrictions, the importance of the environment for life
satisfaction may increase in later life. This study investigated whether objective and …

Exercise programs are often recommended for preventing or delaying late-life disability.
Programs that incorporate functional training, which uses movements similar to performing …

A sense of belonging or attachment to place is believed to help maintain a sense of identity
and well-being, and to facilitate successful adjustments in old age. Older people in particular …

Synthesising the social capital and ageing-friendly communities literature, this paper
describes how efforts to make communities more ageing-friendly can promote social …

According to Dannefer, context, broadly defined, 1 'refers to the totality of the diverse range
of phenomena, events and forces that exist outside the develo** individual'(1992: 84). The …

Purpose: Building on the disablement process model and the concept of person–
environment fit (pe fit), this review article examines 2 critical questions concerning the role of …

The literature on the concept of “aging in place” covers a wide range of areas; however,
there is no consensus on how it should be defined or on the influencing factors. This …