Social isolation is widespread among older adults, especially those confined to living in
nursing homes and long-term care facilities. We completed a systematic review evaluating …

This systematic review synthesized findings on socio-demographic characteristics of older
adults who engaged in formal volunteering, types of voluntary work for engagement, and the …

Background Future cohort of older adults may have to rely on non-family sources and forms
of support, religion being one of them. This may be especially so, considering the recent …

Traditional transportation planning emphasized the direct economic benefits of
transportation infrastructure. While there is a growing awareness of the environmental …

Background Preparing for aging is investing resources in preparing to cope with the
challenges that are expected to happen in older age. This will lead to an increase in the …

Loneliness is a risk factor for poorer health and quality of life of older adults. To provide an
insight into loneliness interventions aimed at populations aging, this study examined the …

This research analyzes how gender equality influences the participation of European senior
citizens in a range of volunteering activities (Social Awareness, Professional and Political …

The objective of this study was to examine the potential effects of volunteering on older
people's mental wellness, satisfaction, and motivation. To this end, 193 volunteers aged 51 …

Participatory action research (PAR) is the process of conducting research with people rather
than for them and is perceived as an empowering activity for older adults who participate in …

Guided by the Communicative Ecology Model of Successful Aging (CEMSA), we conducted
an interview study with 25 older adult volunteers (M= 71.8 years old, SD= 5.19) to explore …