As a concept, social exclusion has considerable potential to explain and respond to
disadvantage in later life. However, in the context of ageing populations, the construct …

Background: While depression is a growing public health issue, the percentage of
individuals with depression receiving treatment is low. Physical and social attributes of the …

Aging in place policies have been adopted internationally as a response to population
aging. The approach historically referred to the goal of hel** people to remain in their own …

Understanding the relationship between population ageing and urban change has become
a major issue for public policy. An emerging theme has concerned the need to develop …

With growing social science interest in new materialist and posthuman ontologies, it is timely
to explore how these may translate practically into social research methodologies. This task …

Public space serves as opportunities for everyday engagement including cultural activities
and social interactions. The co-presence of diverse groups and activities is seen as an …

Global ageing demographics coupled with increased urbanisation pose major challenges to
the provision of optimal living environments for older persons, particularly in relation to …

Background Social exclusion (SE) is a process that limits participation in society across life
domains, and is associated with poor quality of life. Neighbourhood exclusion has been …

Develo** age-friendly communities has become a significant dimension in debates in
social policy (Buffel, Phillipson, & Scharf, 2012). A variety of factors has stimulated …

Ageing in Place in Urban Environments considers together two major trends influencing
economic and social life: population ageing on the one side and urbanisation on the other …