Course: Designing Inclusive Communities for All Ages

Encourage learners to read the article by Kleinman A, Eisenberg L, Good B, especially page 252, which discusses the differences between the concepts of disease, illness, and sickness. After reading …

Cambridge Public Health Nutrition Journal Discussion Topic: What are the benefits of group-based nutrition interventions for older adults? Example: Can you think of group activities (such as cooking classes or …

MDPI Nutrients Journal Discussion Topic: How does social support influence the nutritional health of older adults? Example: Based on your experience, how do social activities like shared meals impact the …

Exercise and Chronic Disease: Tailoring Fitness Programs for Long-Term Health Discussion Topic: For individuals with chronic diseases, how do personalized exercise programs help improve their condition and maintain health? Share …

The Impact of Physical Activity on the Health of Older Adults: A Review Discussion Topic: Based on this article, how does physical activity help improve the cognitive function and physical …

Please take some time to read the essay: Communicating with your older dental patients for better health outcomes This short essay uses the example of communication between dentists and the …

Please take some time to read the essay: Intergenerational Online Health Information Searching and Brokering: Framing Health Literacy as a Family Asset Older adults are often marginalized in the digital …

Please take some time to read the essay: Kleinman A, Eisenberg L, Good B. Culture, illness, and care: clinical lessons from anthropologic and cross-cultural research. Think about the friends, family, …

How does environment design promote safety, cognitive stimulation and social interactions for the elderly living in the community? The following article, Design Strategy of Friendly and Healthy Environment for Urban …

Many studies have found that community space affects the health of residents, particularly in relation to the quality of walkability. A walkable community may be connected to the level of …

Please take some time to review this research: A Sustainable, Interactive Elderly Healthcare System for Nursing Homes: An Interdisciplinary Design Summary: The article introduces a smart healthcare system designed for …

Please take some time to read the essay: Issues and Needs of Elderly in Community Facilities and Services: A Case Study of Urban Housing Projects in Bangkok, Thailand. Summary: This …