Handbook on Aging and Place
by Malcolm Cutchin, Graham D. Rowles
The Handbook on Aging and Place delves into the interplay between aging populations and their environments. Edited by Malcolm Cutchin and Graham D. Rowles, it offers scholarly insights into how spatial contexts affect health, mobility, and social connections in later life. Ideal for academics and professionals seeking to enhance age-friendly designs and policies.
About This Book
The Handbook on Aging and Place addresses the complex relationships between older individuals and their physical and social environments. It examines how places influence health, well-being, and daily life in later years.
Edited by Malcolm Cutchin and Graham D. Rowles, the volume compiles scholarly contributions on topics ranging from community settings to institutional spaces. It highlights the role of place in promoting or hindering successful aging.
Readers will find discussions on theoretical frameworks and practical implications for policy and design. The handbook serves as an essential reference for researchers and practitioners in aging studies.
With a focus on interdisciplinary perspectives, it underscores the importance of context in aging processes. This work advances knowledge on how to create age-friendly places worldwide.
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