Older People and Social Connectedness: How Place and Activities Keep People Engaged
To understand how older adults perceive and navigate their neighborhoods, we examined the implications of activity in their neighborhoods for their health. We interviewed 38 adults (ages 62–85) who lived in San Francisco or Oakland, California. Seven key themes emerged: (1) people express a wide ran...
Main Authors: | Irene H. Yen, Janet K. Shim, Airin D. Martinez, Judith C. Barker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/139523 |
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