Neighborhood Context & Health
Childhood Socioeconomic Status Continues to Impact Physical and Cognitive Health
A number of studies have shown an association of socioeconomic status with a longer life span, and a recent study expands upon this research to…
Neighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
It has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Bilingualism Delays Onset of Single-Domain aMCI
Researchers have provided further evidence that bilingualism may contribute to cognitive reserve and delay the onset of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (DAT). A study…
Building Evidence for the “Village” Model of Aging in Place
The so-called “Village” model is a promising approach to aging in place. Based on Boston’s Beacon Hill Village, which began in 2001, these co-operative, consumer-driven…
Neighborhood Walkability, Income, & Physical Activity
Numerous studies show that physical inactivity causes a variety of health problems, and older adults are particularly at risk. Literature has recently emerged regarding the…
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