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View article: Exploring housing trajectories in later life and their links to demographic, socioeconomic and health characteristics: the register RELOC-AGE study
Exploring housing trajectories in later life and their links to demographic, socioeconomic and health characteristics: the register RELOC-AGE study Open
Introduction In Sweden, most older adults continue to age in dwellings they have lived in for many years, with a small proportion relocating. Longitudinal studies examining relocation histories, especially among younger old adults and thos…
View article: The role of natural outdoor environment on COVID-19 mortality and hospitalisations among older community-dwellers in the pre-vaccination period: the register RELOC-AGE cohort study in Sweden
The role of natural outdoor environment on COVID-19 mortality and hospitalisations among older community-dwellers in the pre-vaccination period: the register RELOC-AGE cohort study in Sweden Open
Background Most COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalisations occurred among older people. Natural outdoor environments influence health outcomes, but the evidence of their effect on COVID-19 outcomes among older adults is limited. This stu…
View article: Factors Associated With the Ability To Keep Up With Technology Developments: Findings From a National Multigenerational Cross-Sectional Survey in Sweden
Factors Associated With the Ability To Keep Up With Technology Developments: Findings From a National Multigenerational Cross-Sectional Survey in Sweden Open
Background Digital technologies are increasingly central to supporting autonomy, health, and social participation in later life. However, disparities persist in the ability to keep up with technological developments, affecting individuals’…
View article: Co-produced ideas for smart home technology solutions to support engagement in everyday activities in later life
Co-produced ideas for smart home technology solutions to support engagement in everyday activities in later life Open
Background Research involving current and future generations of older adults in the design of smart home technology (SHT) is scarce. In this study, current and future generations of older adults, professionals, and researchers together sou…
View article: Towards evidence-based approaches to monitoring and evaluating age-friendly cities and communities: Reflections from the Western Pacific and Nordic Regions
Towards evidence-based approaches to monitoring and evaluating age-friendly cities and communities: Reflections from the Western Pacific and Nordic Regions Open
Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) is a key global WHO initiative aimed at fostering environments that promote healthy aging for everyone. As AFCC initiatives continue to expand, there is an increasing need to enhance monitoring an…
View article: Ageing in a transforming world: insights for future research and policy from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology
Ageing in a transforming world: insights for future research and policy from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology Open
This article summarises key contributions from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (NKG), held in Stockholm in June 2024 under the theme ‘Ageing in a transforming world’. Organised by the Nordic Gerontological Federation, the event bro…
View article: Relationship Between Active Aging and Perceived Aspects of Home Among Persons Aged 55+ Listed With an Interest in Relocation
Relationship Between Active Aging and Perceived Aspects of Home Among Persons Aged 55+ Listed With an Interest in Relocation Open
The objectives of this study were to explore active aging among people listed with an interest in relocation, and the relationships between active aging and aspects of perceived home. Using cross-sectional data from the 2022 RELOC-AGE proj…
View article: The role of perceived greenness on COVID-19 mortality and hospitalisations among older community-dwellers in the pre-vaccination period: A register-based cohort study in Sweden.
The role of perceived greenness on COVID-19 mortality and hospitalisations among older community-dwellers in the pre-vaccination period: A register-based cohort study in Sweden. Open
Background Most COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalisations occurred among older people. Green outdoor environments influence health outcomes, but the evidence on perceived greenness and COVID-19 outcomes among older adults is limited. Th…
View article: Well prepared yet uncertain: Experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisciplinary graduate school
Well prepared yet uncertain: Experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisciplinary graduate school Open
To contribute to the development of effective support for early career researchers during and after doctoral education, the aim of this study was to examine the experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisc…
View article: “It is very convenient when it works – successes and challenges with welfare technology” - a qualitative study
“It is very convenient when it works – successes and challenges with welfare technology” - a qualitative study Open
Welfare technology (WT) use is increasingly advocated to facilitate aging in place. However, it remains unclear how older adults and homecare staff perceive these digital technologies in practice. This qualitative study investigated the wa…
View article: Accessibility, usability and universal design – still confusing? Harmonisation of key concepts describing person-environment interaction to create conditions for participation
Accessibility, usability and universal design – still confusing? Harmonisation of key concepts describing person-environment interaction to create conditions for participation Open
Intended for implementation at all these levels, we propose a harmonised model where the concepts are explicitly defined and closely connected, with each other and the conditions to reach participation at scale.
View article: Case study on challenges in research with public partners: A personal data incident during recruitment for a survey study on ageing and housing
Case study on challenges in research with public partners: A personal data incident during recruitment for a survey study on ageing and housing Open
Objective To highlight experiences from a personal data incident, which occurred during recruitment for a project focused on how housing choices and relocation are related to active and healthy ageing. Results Based on established collabor…
View article: Staying or moving? Residential reasoning among older adults living in rural and urban disadvantaged areas
Staying or moving? Residential reasoning among older adults living in rural and urban disadvantaged areas Open
Disadvantaged areas may prompt or force older people to relocate due to a lack of services, the presence of crime, and area unattractiveness, but knowledge in this area is insufficient. The aim was to investigate whether older adults livin…
View article: Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults
Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults Open
Despite the potential of smart home technologies (SHT) to support everyday activities, the implementation rate of such technology in the homes of older adults remains low. The overall aim of this study was to explore factors involved in th…
View article: Ambitions and obstacles for evidence-based municipal primary healthcare – a mixed- methods study
Ambitions and obstacles for evidence-based municipal primary healthcare – a mixed- methods study Open
There is a need to strengthen the RHCP competence in using research evidence in clinical practice. Managemental support, education and clinical goals could improve the conditions for usage of research and implementation of EBP.
View article: A POOL OF INTERESTED PARTIES: COMMUNICATION, ENTRYWAYS, AND USER INVOLVEMENT IN AGING RESEARCH IN A SWEDISH CONTEXT
A POOL OF INTERESTED PARTIES: COMMUNICATION, ENTRYWAYS, AND USER INVOLVEMENT IN AGING RESEARCH IN A SWEDISH CONTEXT Open
Established in 2007, the Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments (CASE) is an interdisciplinary research environment at Lund University, Sweden. The center’s activities are led by a steering committee in close collaboration with the …
View article: ATTACHING MORE MEANING TO THE HOME SUPPORTS ACTIVE AGING DESPITE FUNCTIONAL DECLINE
ATTACHING MORE MEANING TO THE HOME SUPPORTS ACTIVE AGING DESPITE FUNCTIONAL DECLINE Open
When functional limitations increase with age, perceived qualities of the home may influence the level of activity among older adults. Active aging is the process through which people strive to maintain wellbeing when growing old. The aim …
View article: CO-PRODUCED IDEAS FOR SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES
CO-PRODUCED IDEAS FOR SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES Open
While research in the field of technology is surging, research on older adults playing an active role in designing and developing smart home technology (SHT) to enhance usability and adoption is lacking. It is important to co-develop produ…
View article: Associations of Meaning of Home and Housing-Related Control Beliefs with Changes in Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Among Younger-Old Adults in Sweden
Associations of Meaning of Home and Housing-Related Control Beliefs with Changes in Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Among Younger-Old Adults in Sweden Open
Feeling in control of one’s environment and perceiving one’s home as meaningful have been found to be associated with health and well-being among older adults. As longitudinal studies of younger-old adults are lacking, this study aimed to …
View article: Meaning of home attenuates the relationship between functional limitations and active aging
Meaning of home attenuates the relationship between functional limitations and active aging Open
Background and aims Active aging is the process through which people strive to maintain wellbeing when growing old. Addressing the lack of research on active aging in the context of housing, the aim was to describe active aging among peopl…
View article: Estimating Accessibility Problems in the Swedish Housing Stock Using Citizen Science: The Housing Experiment 2021
Estimating Accessibility Problems in the Swedish Housing Stock Using Citizen Science: The Housing Experiment 2021 Open
Accessible housing for the aging population is important, but large-scale reliable information on accessibility problems in ordinary housing is lacking. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of environmental barriers and analyze pote…
View article: Interventions to improve outdoor mobility among people living with disabilities: A systematic review
Interventions to improve outdoor mobility among people living with disabilities: A systematic review Open
Background Around 15% of the global population live with some form of disabilities and experience worse health outcomes, less participation in the community and are part of fewer activities outside the home. Outdoor mobility interventions …
View article: Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the University of Jyvaskyla Active Aging Scale (UJACAS) for Use in Sweden
Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the University of Jyvaskyla Active Aging Scale (UJACAS) for Use in Sweden Open
The objectives were to translate the University of Jyvaskyla Active Aging Scale (UJACAS) to Swedish, to establish semantic equivalence and evaluate psychometric properties for use among persons 55 years and older in Sweden. The UJACAS cont…
View article: Self-reported Changes in Use of and Attitudes Toward ICT in Three Generations in Sweden During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Self-reported Changes in Use of and Attitudes Toward ICT in Three Generations in Sweden During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
COVID-19 has affected the daily activities of people worldwide. Recommendations introduced to reduce the spread of the virus led to increased use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to meet everyday needs. Such rapid digita…
View article: Directions of Longitudinal Relationships between Housing-related Control Beliefs and Activities of Daily Living among People with Parkinson’s disease
Directions of Longitudinal Relationships between Housing-related Control Beliefs and Activities of Daily Living among People with Parkinson’s disease Open
Introduction: The gerontological literature suggests that external housing-related control beliefs (HCB) influence activities of daily living (ADL) among older people, but knowledge is scarce for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This …
View article: Ageing in the right place—usability of a web-based housing counselling service
Ageing in the right place—usability of a web-based housing counselling service Open
By enabling residential reasoning, older adults are supported to make proactive choices based on informed decisions.
View article: Light, activity, and sleep: Design and usability evaluations of a web-based course supporting changes to routines and the home
Light, activity, and sleep: Design and usability evaluations of a web-based course supporting changes to routines and the home Open
While research indicates that indoor lighting, exposure to daylight, physical activity, and sleep interact to influence functioning, mood, and daily rhythm, strategies are needed to support behavioral changes among older adults who often s…
View article: Associations of Meaning of Home and Housing-Related Control Beliefs with Changes in Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Among Younger-Old Adults in Sweden
Associations of Meaning of Home and Housing-Related Control Beliefs with Changes in Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Prospective Study Among Younger-Old Adults in Sweden Open
Feeling in control of one’s environment, and perceiving one’s home as meaningful, have been found to be associated with health and wellbeing among older adults. As longitudinal studies of younger-old adults are lacking, this study aimed to…