Objectives: Social participation has been shown to improve health, well-being, and quality of
life in older adults. Previous reviews on social participation have been limited to identifying …

Background With the advancing age of the population, and increasing demands on
healthcare services, community participation has become an important consideration for …

Loneliness in old age has a negative influence on quality of life, health, and survival. To
understand the phenomenon of loneliness in old age, the voices of lonely older adults …

Introduction. Self‐care, leisure, and productivity are important occupational domains for
older adults' quality of life, which might be affected by cancer and its treatment. A great …

We determined the changes in the activity or participation of the community-dwelling elderly
in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified the activities leading to depression …

Rapid ageing in western societies is placing increasing strain on health and social care
services. In response, governments and health agencies have sought to promote healthy …

Background Urban planning for age-friendly environments is an important issue, and
occupational therapists and occupational scientists could contribute to planning such …

Community mobility using private and public transportation is important for maintaining
health, social participation and living well in later life. This international cross-sectional …

There are many challenges in old age as older adults strive for good health, to meet their
financial needs, maintain independency and adapt to changes in roles after retirement …

Identifying opportunities for social interaction is key in addressing those at risk of social
isolation. Drawing from focus groups with 55 women over the age of 60, this brief report …