Age-Friendly Cities and Communities: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

Hoof, Joost van; Marston, Hannah R.

doi:10.3390/ijerph18041644

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“…However, the current design of the city is not conducive to the prevention of falls for the elderly to a certain extent, and has a negative impact on the well-being of the elderly, including the lack of access to daily services, and the buildings cannot provide enough space for the elderly and people with mobility impairments [ 8 ]. One way to solve the issues above and support the elderly to live a satisfied life is to build elderly-friendly cities and communities [ 9 ]. Studies have shown that communities with better street connectivity and daily life services tend to improve physical activities of the elderly [ 10 ], and communities roads with low-lying edges and barrier-free sidewalks will improve the travel independence of the elderly [ 11 ].…”

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The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Reducing the Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Exercise intervention has a positive effect on reducing the fall risk in older adults. To investigate the effect of different factors of exercise intervention (type, duration, and frequency) on reducing the fall risk in older adults, a meta-analysis was performed in this study. According to the PRISMA®, two researchers independently searched PubMed, Web of Science, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases to assess the quality of the studies using the PEDro scale. A total of 648 subjects in 10 randomized controlled trials were included in this study, and the exercise interventions included integrated training (resistance training, core training, and balance training), balance training, core training, Pilates, Ba Duan Jin, and Tai Chi. These studies show that exercise intervention has a huge and significant impact on reducing the risk of falls of the elderly. In conclusion, an integrated intervention with a frequency of more than five times a week and a duration of more than 32 weeks are more effective in reducing the fall risk.

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The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Reducing the Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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“…Higher level education institutions have an enormous role here to ensure that students are best prepared to engage in this infrastructure and plan accordingly. Hoof and Marston (2021) place emphasis on all members of the wider scientific community, local, regional, and national governments along with social enterprises and industry leaders working together can afford citizens various opportunities for active engagement within age-friendly cities and ecosystems. This is an example of excellent community engagement with the development of educational pathways which can be provided by higher level institutions.…”

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“…In essence, it is the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and skills to make a difference. This is an opportunity for academics, stakeholders, policymakers and governments, and other personnel within industry to ensure that the adjoining facets associated to the quality of life for both younger and older people are met (Hoof & Marston, 2021). All of this can positively benefit wider communities.…”

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Facets of Social Innovation in Higher Education

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2022

Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management

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Emphasis on social engagement and innovation for the higher education sector is a priority, despite the various challenges that have arisen as result of Covid-19, for third level providers. It is a conversation that continues to evolve of how the higher education providers can prepare students for global citizenship and societal innovation. There are specific concerns regarding best practice and the contribution of higher education to teaching, research and ultimately public policy. Universities are embedded in teaching and research whereby the onus is to engage collaboratively with outside organisations to develop competences and create products for greater use by society. This chapter aims to explore how the higher education institutions can contribute to transforming teaching and research so that the student, and ultimately each academic community member, experiences the full value of contributing to a successful society, reflecting on sustainable partnerships, engagement, whilst reflecting the whole idea of societal innovation. Its ambition is to define spheres of influence for enhancing social innovation in higher education.

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“…In the urban environment, the AFC is gaining more relevance because the elderly population represents a high and growing percentage of the population in society, hence the need to respond adequately to their daily and basic needs. Eight domains should be observed in an AFC: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings; Transportation; Housing; Respect and Inclusion; Social Participation; Civic Participation and Employment; Communication and Information; and Community Support and Health Services [58,59].…”

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“…De Oliveira et al ( 2019) found a huge number of references in the scientific literature from 2007 to 2017 about the implantation and evaluation of AFCs in the world and highlighted international concern about age pyramid change and longevity [60]. Rémillard-Boilard et al (2021) compared the experience of eleven cities located in different countries.…”

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An Inclusive Model for Assessing Age-Friendly Urban Environments in Vulnerable Areas

2021

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Population aging is becoming a major challenge in many countries. This paper deals with the elderly’s specific needs in the public open space as it can play a significant role in their social inclusion and could be especially relevant in deprived areas. The main goal is to build a model to evaluate the vulnerability of the public space by focusing on the elderly’s needs, using indicators. A previous analysis of the scientific and policy-oriented literature and of the technical standards and regulations linked with accessibility and social aspects that affect the elderly in urban areas was performed to identify the main dimensions for evaluation. The interjudge agreement technique was applied to validate the indicators with a panel of experts in technical and social disciplines. The model was applied to a vulnerable area in Castellón (East Spain), based on indicators adapted to the specific context features. The agreement level reached by experts was used to weight the indicators. The application of the model permitted the vulnerability in the suggested dimensions to be estimated and a global integrated index of vulnerability in the area to be calculated. It could assist in urban planning decision making toward age-friendly and, therefore, inclusive cities.

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Age-Friendly Cities and Communities: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

Abstract: The number of older adults is increasing rapidly, and this demographic shift places an increased level of strain and tension on the various international healthcare and welfare systems [...]

Cited by 36 publications

References 75 publications

The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Reducing the Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Reducing the Fall Risk in Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Facets of Social Innovation in Higher Education

An Inclusive Model for Assessing Age-Friendly Urban Environments in Vulnerable Areas

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