This study focuses on the elderly memo app“Remembering,”addressing memory decline and operational difficulties.It introduces a progressive interaction system with three core modules:Dynamic font adjustment,intellige...This study focuses on the elderly memo app“Remembering,”addressing memory decline and operational difficulties.It introduces a progressive interaction system with three core modules:Dynamic font adjustment,intelligent voice reminders,and family warning systems.Health monitoring and remote care functions are also integrated,creating a simple operation process.The research highlights four design dimensions for elderly-friendly products:Usability,security,emotionalization,and personalization.This innovation reduces the digital barrier and provides a model for smart elderly-friendly product development.展开更多
As global populations age rapidly,cultural institutions face growing demands to become inclusive,therapeutic,and intellectually stimulating spaces for older adults.Museums,traditionally perceived as passive repositori...As global populations age rapidly,cultural institutions face growing demands to become inclusive,therapeutic,and intellectually stimulating spaces for older adults.Museums,traditionally perceived as passive repositories of knowledge,are increasingly reimagined as active agents of social inclusion,emotional well-being,and lifelong learning for elderly visitors.This study explores the social value of age-friendly museum design,with a particular emphasis on digital technology and community collaboration as transformative tools.Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from social gerontology,design theory,and museum studies,the research critically examines how digital tools such as virtual reality(VR),augmented reality(AR),and interactive touchscreens can mitigate age-related cognitive and physical barriers.The case of the Nanjing Museum’s“Silver Age”program offers an empirical model,demonstrating how inclusive design—ranging from accessible transportation to quiet zones and community-driven events—can foster dignity,autonomy,and social connectivity among elderly participants.Furthermore,partnerships with senior organizations,adult education platforms,and health professionals show the potential of museums as hybrid spaces that merge culture with care.However,challenges remain:budget constraints,digital literacy gaps,and inconsistent implementation across institutions.The essay argues that age-friendly museums are not mere architectural adaptations but signify a broader ethical shift toward recognizing the elderly as active cultural agents.By centering older adults in design and programming,museums not only combat isolation and cognitive decline but also contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society.Ultimately,this research advocates for a paradigm where aging is not marginalization,but engagement—where museums become both mirrors and makers of an age-inclusive future.展开更多
Taking the accelerating aging and newly promoted urbanization as backdrops, this paper, on one side, analyzed the demands for parks, squares, fi tness facilities, chairs, etc. of elders in small towns from perspective...Taking the accelerating aging and newly promoted urbanization as backdrops, this paper, on one side, analyzed the demands for parks, squares, fi tness facilities, chairs, etc. of elders in small towns from perspectives of unique physical, psychological and social features of elders. On the other side, it also tackled the inadequacies of open spaces in small towns. Moreover, it proposed strategies such as creating social activity spaces, cultivating therapeutic green landscapes, constructing diversely secure fi tness spaces and building age integrated environments, etc. for designing age-friendly open spaces in small towns.展开更多
Older people are a demographically significant group, who represent a vulnerable layer within conditions for active and healthy aging that may be lacking in both urban and rural areas. Objective: To identify the main ...Older people are a demographically significant group, who represent a vulnerable layer within conditions for active and healthy aging that may be lacking in both urban and rural areas. Objective: To identify the main barriers and opportunities for the establishment of age-friendly cities and communities in a low-income country. Methods: This was a qualitative study that involved focus group discussions with older people, and service providers (health and social services) in the city of Conakry. The older people were purposively selected with the support of older people associations, and men and women were equally represented in the sample. Results: The analysis focused on the experience of old age as well as the barriers and opportunities for active healthy aging specific to the sub-Saharan context. The results indicate that a good quality of life for older adults boils down to the acquisition of good health and decent housing. Other concerns frequently reported were food and education problems for their children and security. Conclusion: This study contributes to strengthening the understanding of the age-friendly cities and communities’ approach in the context of sub-Saharan African countries.展开更多
India is one of the nations in the world where the population is undergoing anomalous demographic changes.The increase in longevity and decrease fertility lead to the boom of older people aged 60 and above both in rel...India is one of the nations in the world where the population is undergoing anomalous demographic changes.The increase in longevity and decrease fertility lead to the boom of older people aged 60 and above both in relative and absolute terms.Due to the rise in number,it creates pressure not only on the family but the responsibility shifts to the government also.This issue becomes a significant social problem not only in India but across the globe.The government had taken action by creating policies and programs to provide services to them.Still,the majority of the elderly population is lacking behind in these areas like health facilities,infrastructure,living arrangements suffering from isolation,loneliness,abuse,crime.Nowadays,smart city initiatives are taken by the government across the country but still in process.To involve and facilitate more cities for“age-friendly”,the World Health Organization develop the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a manual“Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities”.Cooperating with 35 urban communities from developed and developing nations,the WHO oversees eight highlights for age-accommodating urban areas in the space of urban life.This paper had an objective to study and understand exiting literature on age-friendly communities in developed and developing countries and draw attention to the need to create age-friendly cities in India.The realization of the needs and demands of older people,the Indian government should give attention to promote and implement more age-friendly communities all over the country.This initiative till now taken in 3 states,i.e.,Delhi,Udaipur,and Kolkata-which involved in age-friendly community initiatives collaborated with WHO.In this era of a rapid aging sphere,the communities have to enhance in such a manner where the older population can meet their needs quickly without any conflicts and problem.To conclude,the government and policymaker should emphasize the policies into practices to build age-friendly communities across the country and make better living conditions for“allages”.For timely action and productive recommendation,it is an urgent need on the part of the government,policymakers,researchers,social workers to develop and enhance the community’s facilities,which can gain confidence and wellbeing of the elderly in India.展开更多
China's escalating aging population has made home-based care the primary means of elderly support.However,current residential environments frequently fail to meet seniors'needs.Research on elderly housing lack...China's escalating aging population has made home-based care the primary means of elderly support.However,current residential environments frequently fail to meet seniors'needs.Research on elderly housing lacks comparative studies across different demographic groups.This study employs the Delphi method to identify improvements for Age-Friendly Housing(AFH)and develops a Kano model questionnaire to analyze preferences among various age groups of elderly individuals.Additionally,it evaluates how living arrangements and health conditions impact these preferences.Results show that individuals aged 60-74 prioritize visual connections with the external environment and monitoring the surroundings outside their homes,while those aged 75 and above focus more on bathroom safety and indoor mobility.Seniors aged 60-74 living with children,and those aged 75 and above living with caregivers or in nursing homes,generally exhibit less concern for most design strategies.Conversely,seniors with arthritis,visual impairments,or hearing disabilities tend to favor design improvements more.Policymaking and implementation related to AFH should account for elderly individuals'diverse ages and living arrangements to set appropriate priorities,thereby aiding in optimizing resources and enhancing residents'satisfaction and quality of life.展开更多
Primary Health Care Services Sector (PHCSS) of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides many services dedicated to seniors. However, there have been no studies to date that consulted the seniors themselves regarding thes...Primary Health Care Services Sector (PHCSS) of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides many services dedicated to seniors. However, there have been no studies to date that consulted the seniors themselves regarding these services. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the age-friendliness of outpatient clinic’s services provided in PHCSS from perspective of elderly service recipients. Methods: Three focus groups were designed. The focus groups included receivers of care (senior patients and caregivers for senior patients) and healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, administrators and medical record officers). The discussed topics in the focus groups were based on WHO’s recommended three domains of improvement for an age-friendly Primary Health Care (PHC): Information, education and training, community-based health care management systems, and the physical environment.展开更多
With the development of socio-economic conditions,comprehensive improvements in residential environments,and evolving family values among the elderly,mobility issues for senior citizens have become a prominent social ...With the development of socio-economic conditions,comprehensive improvements in residential environments,and evolving family values among the elderly,mobility issues for senior citizens have become a prominent social concern in China.Aging urban districts characterized by concentrated elderly populations exhibit significant environmental challenges and urgently need age-friendly infrastructure updates.This study conducted a comprehensive review of domestic and international literature related to the age-friendly renovation of the non-motorized traffic environment and systematically analyzed research trends and existing gaps.Furthermore,it investigated the pedestrian spaces in Tianjin’s aging urban districts and delineated multifaceted spatial challenges.Simultaneously,in-depth demographic analysis of the aging population in Tianjin’s four central urban districts informed the strategic selection of nine sub-districts—comprising the two sub-districts with the highest aging population rates in each district,along with Wanxing sub-district,which hosts the city’s largest elderly population.Through random interviews with 40 senior residents in those sub-districts,the multi-level environmental needs of elderly individuals in these aging urban neighborhoods were comprehensively explored and categorized.Ultimately,by comparing the environmental needs of the elderly population with the current urban landscape,this study accurately identified the key elements for the age-appropriate renewal of the non-motorized traffic environment.Furthermore,targeted strategic intervention plans that address the issue of infrastructure adaptation in aging urban areas are proposed.展开更多
Medical facilities in retirement residential areas provide diverse medical and health-related services to retirees, and they are equipped and programed with various medical services for enhancing retirees’ daily acti...Medical facilities in retirement residential areas provide diverse medical and health-related services to retirees, and they are equipped and programed with various medical services for enhancing retirees’ daily activities. To find out the current status of using medical facilities by retirees, this study surveyed retirees in their fifties, sixties, and seventies, who live in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The survey data was sorted by the types of medical facilities they visit, reasons for their visit, and the types of medical facilities in a retirement residential area they would prefer to visit. The pros and cons of using private and general hospitals can be evaluated further to set up the right strategy to reconcile them;and each type of hospital can be improved by adding those missing elements that the interviewees mentioned. In the broad perspective, this indicates the need to suggest the direction of preparing residential areas that are technically planned for retirees on the basis of the analysis of Korean retirees’ needs.展开更多
基金Liaoning Province Higher Education Institutions’College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program 2024 Class A Project,“Research on Intelligent Design from the Perspective of Elderly Adaptability-Taking the Elderly Memo as an Example”(X202413198121)。
文摘This study focuses on the elderly memo app“Remembering,”addressing memory decline and operational difficulties.It introduces a progressive interaction system with three core modules:Dynamic font adjustment,intelligent voice reminders,and family warning systems.Health monitoring and remote care functions are also integrated,creating a simple operation process.The research highlights four design dimensions for elderly-friendly products:Usability,security,emotionalization,and personalization.This innovation reduces the digital barrier and provides a model for smart elderly-friendly product development.
基金Research on Age-Friendly Museum Design in the Digital Technology Era,a Special Project of Social Education(Social Science Popularization)Under the 2024 Jiangsu Province Social Science Application Research Excellence Program(Project No.:24SJA-110)A Study on Rhythm in Interactive Museum Exhibition Design Within Theatrical Contexts,a General Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research in Jiangsu Universities in 2024(Project No.:2024SJYB0382).
文摘As global populations age rapidly,cultural institutions face growing demands to become inclusive,therapeutic,and intellectually stimulating spaces for older adults.Museums,traditionally perceived as passive repositories of knowledge,are increasingly reimagined as active agents of social inclusion,emotional well-being,and lifelong learning for elderly visitors.This study explores the social value of age-friendly museum design,with a particular emphasis on digital technology and community collaboration as transformative tools.Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from social gerontology,design theory,and museum studies,the research critically examines how digital tools such as virtual reality(VR),augmented reality(AR),and interactive touchscreens can mitigate age-related cognitive and physical barriers.The case of the Nanjing Museum’s“Silver Age”program offers an empirical model,demonstrating how inclusive design—ranging from accessible transportation to quiet zones and community-driven events—can foster dignity,autonomy,and social connectivity among elderly participants.Furthermore,partnerships with senior organizations,adult education platforms,and health professionals show the potential of museums as hybrid spaces that merge culture with care.However,challenges remain:budget constraints,digital literacy gaps,and inconsistent implementation across institutions.The essay argues that age-friendly museums are not mere architectural adaptations but signify a broader ethical shift toward recognizing the elderly as active cultural agents.By centering older adults in design and programming,museums not only combat isolation and cognitive decline but also contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society.Ultimately,this research advocates for a paradigm where aging is not marginalization,but engagement—where museums become both mirrors and makers of an age-inclusive future.
基金Sponsored by Humanities and Social Science Project of Jiangxi Colleges and Universities"Research on Aging-friendly Community Planning and Construction of Small Town in Jiangxi"(JC1434)"Twelfth Five-year Plan"of Jiangxi Provincial Social Sciences Planning Program(2014)"Construction of Comprehensive Elderly Service System in Residential Communities based on Settling the Elders in Original Site and Countermeasures"(14SH05)+1 种基金Jiangxi Normal University Scientif ic Research Program"Construction and Planning of the Urban Age-friendly Residential System in Underdeveloped Regions"(2013)Jiangxi Normal University Doctorial Fund"Research on Jiangxi Urban Elderly Friendly Community Comprehensive Social Planning Research(2014)"
文摘Taking the accelerating aging and newly promoted urbanization as backdrops, this paper, on one side, analyzed the demands for parks, squares, fi tness facilities, chairs, etc. of elders in small towns from perspectives of unique physical, psychological and social features of elders. On the other side, it also tackled the inadequacies of open spaces in small towns. Moreover, it proposed strategies such as creating social activity spaces, cultivating therapeutic green landscapes, constructing diversely secure fi tness spaces and building age integrated environments, etc. for designing age-friendly open spaces in small towns.
文摘Older people are a demographically significant group, who represent a vulnerable layer within conditions for active and healthy aging that may be lacking in both urban and rural areas. Objective: To identify the main barriers and opportunities for the establishment of age-friendly cities and communities in a low-income country. Methods: This was a qualitative study that involved focus group discussions with older people, and service providers (health and social services) in the city of Conakry. The older people were purposively selected with the support of older people associations, and men and women were equally represented in the sample. Results: The analysis focused on the experience of old age as well as the barriers and opportunities for active healthy aging specific to the sub-Saharan context. The results indicate that a good quality of life for older adults boils down to the acquisition of good health and decent housing. Other concerns frequently reported were food and education problems for their children and security. Conclusion: This study contributes to strengthening the understanding of the age-friendly cities and communities’ approach in the context of sub-Saharan African countries.
文摘India is one of the nations in the world where the population is undergoing anomalous demographic changes.The increase in longevity and decrease fertility lead to the boom of older people aged 60 and above both in relative and absolute terms.Due to the rise in number,it creates pressure not only on the family but the responsibility shifts to the government also.This issue becomes a significant social problem not only in India but across the globe.The government had taken action by creating policies and programs to provide services to them.Still,the majority of the elderly population is lacking behind in these areas like health facilities,infrastructure,living arrangements suffering from isolation,loneliness,abuse,crime.Nowadays,smart city initiatives are taken by the government across the country but still in process.To involve and facilitate more cities for“age-friendly”,the World Health Organization develop the Global Age-Friendly Cities Guide and a manual“Checklist of Essential Features of Age-Friendly Cities”.Cooperating with 35 urban communities from developed and developing nations,the WHO oversees eight highlights for age-accommodating urban areas in the space of urban life.This paper had an objective to study and understand exiting literature on age-friendly communities in developed and developing countries and draw attention to the need to create age-friendly cities in India.The realization of the needs and demands of older people,the Indian government should give attention to promote and implement more age-friendly communities all over the country.This initiative till now taken in 3 states,i.e.,Delhi,Udaipur,and Kolkata-which involved in age-friendly community initiatives collaborated with WHO.In this era of a rapid aging sphere,the communities have to enhance in such a manner where the older population can meet their needs quickly without any conflicts and problem.To conclude,the government and policymaker should emphasize the policies into practices to build age-friendly communities across the country and make better living conditions for“allages”.For timely action and productive recommendation,it is an urgent need on the part of the government,policymakers,researchers,social workers to develop and enhance the community’s facilities,which can gain confidence and wellbeing of the elderly in India.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC3605803)the Ageing-Responsive Civilization Think Tank(Grant No.24LLWM15)。
文摘China's escalating aging population has made home-based care the primary means of elderly support.However,current residential environments frequently fail to meet seniors'needs.Research on elderly housing lacks comparative studies across different demographic groups.This study employs the Delphi method to identify improvements for Age-Friendly Housing(AFH)and develops a Kano model questionnaire to analyze preferences among various age groups of elderly individuals.Additionally,it evaluates how living arrangements and health conditions impact these preferences.Results show that individuals aged 60-74 prioritize visual connections with the external environment and monitoring the surroundings outside their homes,while those aged 75 and above focus more on bathroom safety and indoor mobility.Seniors aged 60-74 living with children,and those aged 75 and above living with caregivers or in nursing homes,generally exhibit less concern for most design strategies.Conversely,seniors with arthritis,visual impairments,or hearing disabilities tend to favor design improvements more.Policymaking and implementation related to AFH should account for elderly individuals'diverse ages and living arrangements to set appropriate priorities,thereby aiding in optimizing resources and enhancing residents'satisfaction and quality of life.
文摘Primary Health Care Services Sector (PHCSS) of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides many services dedicated to seniors. However, there have been no studies to date that consulted the seniors themselves regarding these services. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the age-friendliness of outpatient clinic’s services provided in PHCSS from perspective of elderly service recipients. Methods: Three focus groups were designed. The focus groups included receivers of care (senior patients and caregivers for senior patients) and healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, administrators and medical record officers). The discussed topics in the focus groups were based on WHO’s recommended three domains of improvement for an age-friendly Primary Health Care (PHC): Information, education and training, community-based health care management systems, and the physical environment.
文摘With the development of socio-economic conditions,comprehensive improvements in residential environments,and evolving family values among the elderly,mobility issues for senior citizens have become a prominent social concern in China.Aging urban districts characterized by concentrated elderly populations exhibit significant environmental challenges and urgently need age-friendly infrastructure updates.This study conducted a comprehensive review of domestic and international literature related to the age-friendly renovation of the non-motorized traffic environment and systematically analyzed research trends and existing gaps.Furthermore,it investigated the pedestrian spaces in Tianjin’s aging urban districts and delineated multifaceted spatial challenges.Simultaneously,in-depth demographic analysis of the aging population in Tianjin’s four central urban districts informed the strategic selection of nine sub-districts—comprising the two sub-districts with the highest aging population rates in each district,along with Wanxing sub-district,which hosts the city’s largest elderly population.Through random interviews with 40 senior residents in those sub-districts,the multi-level environmental needs of elderly individuals in these aging urban neighborhoods were comprehensively explored and categorized.Ultimately,by comparing the environmental needs of the elderly population with the current urban landscape,this study accurately identified the key elements for the age-appropriate renewal of the non-motorized traffic environment.Furthermore,targeted strategic intervention plans that address the issue of infrastructure adaptation in aging urban areas are proposed.
文摘Medical facilities in retirement residential areas provide diverse medical and health-related services to retirees, and they are equipped and programed with various medical services for enhancing retirees’ daily activities. To find out the current status of using medical facilities by retirees, this study surveyed retirees in their fifties, sixties, and seventies, who live in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The survey data was sorted by the types of medical facilities they visit, reasons for their visit, and the types of medical facilities in a retirement residential area they would prefer to visit. The pros and cons of using private and general hospitals can be evaluated further to set up the right strategy to reconcile them;and each type of hospital can be improved by adding those missing elements that the interviewees mentioned. In the broad perspective, this indicates the need to suggest the direction of preparing residential areas that are technically planned for retirees on the basis of the analysis of Korean retirees’ needs.
