Interventions in the built and social environment improving elderly’s wellbeing in an activity-travel context Ghent University
Most western countries (such as Belgium) have been witnessing prominent demographic ageing. Ageing often implies declined functional capacities and hence declined capacity for travel. As travel is imperative to live independently and maintain social ties, declined capacity for travel is likely to adversely affect elderly’s wellbeing. “Ageing in place” – without relocation – is a key strategy for coping with the challenges of an ageing ...