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Topic- Community design
Walkable neighborhoods encourage quality of life
According to background in a new study, living in an area where amenities of daily life—groceries, playgrounds, post offices, libraries and restaurants—are within walking distance promotes healthy lifestyles and has positive implications for the environment. Are there any social benefits?
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Bike racks and colleagues inspire active commuting
One of the solutions to increasing physical activity is “active commuting,” which means walking or biking to work. Last year, results from the CARDIA study found that active commuting reduced cardiovascular risk factors in a population of 2,364 people (Archives of Internal Medicine,69[13]:1216-1223, 2009).
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Decision-making on living space boosts residents' well-being
Background in a new study recaps the evidence that indicates that social interaction is related to feelings of well-being among older adults. People who lack social interaction may feel isolated, and withdraw. The research team was curious if group decision making would influence the social interaction of residents moving into a new care home.
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Social needs influence older adult's choice of housing
Of Canada’s estimated population of over 34 million people, 14.1% were 65 years and older in July 2010, an increase compared to the prior year. The median age of the population was 39.7 years (Statistics Canada).
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Home is where the extra bedroom is
When asked, most people in their middle age say they want to age in place, in their own homes. Where would they go if that was no longer possible
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