... around whom most gerontological theory has been written. It examines how these life conditions shape healthcare access, social inclusion and wellbeing once biological and occupational ageing set in. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews interdisciplinary literature from gerontology, public...

...’ mobility (as measured by time to rise from a chair and walk) and wellbeing. The findings suggest that regular physical activity can enhance physical functioning and wellbeing among LTC residents. Originality/value This study contributes to the growing evidence base on the benefits of physical...

.... Originality/value The paper makes some key recommendations for good practice in green dementia care in extra care housing and care homes. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Wellbeing Dementia Care homes Nature Exercise Extra care housing...

... for physical and mental health and can help social participation and wellbeing. Originality/value Yes, this is original research. The research took place between September 2017 and March 2018, in the London Borough of Lambeth, which has recently opened the West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre...

... that can assist older people to reconnect with past friends, neighbors and colleagues. Faouzi Kamoun can be contacted at: fkamoun@hotmail.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Wellbeing Older people Neighbourhood Social networking...

... of theoretical resources. These insights are set out below. Sandy Whitelaw can be contacted at: alexander.whitelaw@glasgow.ac.uk © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Wellbeing Sustainability Care homes Ageing well Exercise Total place...

...Elanor Gibson; Nicola Ramsden; Rachel Tomlinson; Charlie Jones Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand whether a woodland-based intervention might offer something helpful and engaging for people affected by dementia. In total, 18 people came to Woodland Wellbeing groups over summer...

... to their health and wellbeing. The car and especially driving, is seen as the best way to fulfil discretionary travel. Community transport users do fulfil discretionary travel needs but these are over formalised and lack spontaneity affecting feelings of control and identity. Receiving lifts from family...

... on previous balance of care and impact of ageing. Practical implications Improving the health and wellbeing of older people is not just the responsibility of health and social care services. Enabling older people to live independent, active and fulfilling lives requires coordinated effort that spans...

...Cathy Treadaway; Gail Kenning Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present design research investigating the development of sensory textiles with embedded electronics to support the wellbeing of people with late stage dementia in residential care. Design/methodology/approach...

... that there are a number of areas that the Church of England needs to work on to help people become enveloped within the churches that many of them knew and have grown up with. Originality/value – New case study and up to date research. Wellbeing Dementia Social change Older people Changing attitudes Social...

... – The key role played by these issues in the process of implementation suggests that practice should transcend its focus on individual wellbeing and address the wider factors that can facilitate or prevent its fulfilment. While the multi-levelled nature of the obstacles identified suggest...