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Elderly
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When Can A Senior Citizen File A Slip And Fall Injury Claim?
Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common forms of personal injury. While young individuals can…
How To Make Your Parents Happy
You are one of, if not the best things to ever happen to your parents. It only makes…
Living The Life: How To Stay Independent As A Senior
Among the many things people tend to fear as they age are the effects of aging on their…
How Does The Coronavirus Affect Different Age Groups?
Young people are more likely to be carriers of COVID-19 than they think, this is what is revealed…
The World’s Population Is Ageing: The Number Of Elderly People Now Exceeds The Number Of Children
The world is experiencing a shift in the population composition — the number of elderly people now exceeds…
America Has Become A Gerontocracy. We Must Change That.
The United States has a gerontocracy problem. This was clearly demonstrated in the recent hearings concerning Judge Brett…
Green Space, Benches, Sidewalks Needed To Create Age-Friendly Cities
For seniors, the benefits of walking are huge. Research shows that regular walking improves balance and coordination, builds…
Why The World Needs To Get Ready For More People Dying
For decades, lifespans have grown ever longer, delaying the inevitable fact of death. But the coming years will…
Viewpoints & Wisdom For Designing Cities, By Our Elders
From tackling isolation in Leicester to better footpaths in Dhaka, you shared your experiences of how cities could…
Our Elders Who Built Our Great Cities Deserve Better
Too many urban spaces are daunting to older people. But Lyon and Manchester show that they needn’t be.…
How Boomers Will Shape The Future Of Our Cities
The principal of CannonDesign predicts that his generation will be active participants in making our urban environments healthier.…
Which Are The Best Countries In The World To Grow Old In?
Pensions and healthcare benefits vary widely across the globe as do people’s perception of their happiness. Australia Australia’s…
The 8 to 80 Problem: Designing Cities for Young and Old
How can cities create neighborhoods that work well for all generations? When he worked as the parks commissioner…