Category: Built Environment
Age-Friendly Congregate Housing Design Guideline: Taiwan Urban Social Housing as an Example
Taiwan will become super aged society in 2025 by only taking seven years from aged society to super aged society. …
Analysis of Causes and Current Status of Converting China’s Schools Into Care Homes
To cope with an aging population, Chinese investors have started converting abandoned school buildings, set aside by all provinces consequent …
The Intersection of Urban Amenities and Age: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Routines Across Age Groups
As the global population ages, understanding the associations between urban environments and older individuals’ lifestyles becomes increasingly important. The study …
Quantifying Quality of Life for Aging Populations in Singapore: A Framework for Policy
In this paper, I propose a flexible Quality of Life (QOL) index tailored specifically for elderly populations in Singapore, aimed …
Telehealth on the Rise: Seniors Embrace Remote Care in Singapore
Telemedicine has gained prominence as a valuable healthcare tool, especially for elderly populations. Leveraging digital technologies of video conferencing, phone …
Factors Associated with Intended Utilization of Home-Based Long-Term Care Among Older Adults in China: The Moderating Effect of Community Support
Objectives: The older population’s rapid growth and a growing preference for aging in place have resulted in a global focus …
An Investigation Into the Health Workers Perceptions on the Adoption of Chatbots in Medical Treatment: A Case of Bulawayo Hospital
The utilisation of chatbots in medical treatment has demonstrated significant potential and advantages, with numerous healthcare facilities incorporating this technology …
Research on the Daily Travel Behavior Characteristics of the Elderly in New Urban Areas in China Based on GNSS Trajectory
The community living circle is the basic unit of urban community life. As one of the most active user groups, …
Shifting Sands: (Re-) Calibrating the Home for Technology-Enabled Care
As the proportion of older people increases globally, an emphasis on active ageing at home is given increasing value as …
Assessing Interest and Educational Gaps in AI and Robotics Applications for Elderly Care Among Healthcare Students
The global integration of AI and robotics (AI/R) in elderly care has immense potential, but significant educational gaps persist, especially …
Preferences for the Form and Financing of Long-term Care Among Older Adults – The Case of Warsaw and Madrid
As the number of family carers decreases, older adults with advanced dependency will have to rely on formal long-term care. …
Cross-Cultural Comparison on Age-Friendly Cities: Akita, Japan and Columbus, Ohio
Reason: This research will help bridge the cultural gaps in aging studies. Japan is on the forefront of our aging …
Suicide in Older Adults Aged 75+ Living in Long-term Care Facilities: A National Register-based Study
Objectives: To investigate the risk of suicide in nursing home residents aged 75 and above and the role of psychiatric …
Transdisciplinary Development of a Framework for Co-Creation With People Living With Dementia
When aiming for built environments and systems that foster resiliency and resources, one of the most crucial aspects of design …
Envisioning a Healthier Build Environment for Elderly People with Dementia in Denmark – A Conservatory for People and Plants
Recent scientific research has shown how exposure to daylight, clean air and continual contact with greenery, natural elements and habitats …