Internationally, an age-friendly built environment, including safe, affordable, and convenient transportation, has been identified as crucial in enhancing the quality of life for increasingly large numbers of elderly people. This study presents data on the urban travel and mobility patterns of older adults in Shiraz, Iran – a country where the population is ageing faster … Continue reading
Aging is a global challenge due to its substantial socio-economic implications. China, as the largest developing country with the largest elderly population in the world, will be experiencing more pressure against the aging society in the coming decades. Regional longevity level has been evolving since ancient periods. It is influenced by a multitude of factors … Continue reading
What are we as planners doing to address housing un-affordability for our elder generations…in particular the elder women? There have a been a number of media articles and social media groups highlighting the plight of a growing yet largely unspoken group that are entering homelessness…aging women. Two well presented video articles from SBS Insight bring … Continue reading