Abstract Background and Aims The population of older adults in rural areas is rising, and
they experience higher rates of poverty and chronic illness, have poorer health behaviors …

Background The global phenomena of an increasing older population within the total
population and the rise in urban older residents have prompted numerous studies on the …

With the development of urbanization and the ageing population, the improvement of the
urban environment and the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly in cities with a cold climate …

There are various methods and services which help elders protect their independency and
ability and take care. Like aging in place (AIP), that is a home and community-based model …

Methods This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design that was
conducted in 2022 on 300 elderly residents of Mohammadieh County in Qazvin Province …

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the age-friendly indicators in Kashan City, Iran in
2022 Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in four districts of Kashan City …

Objectives A strong sense of belonging is crucial for the physical and mental health of older
adults and their social interactions. The age-friendly city offers various opportunities for …

The purpose of this study was to identify the determinants of, and relationship between,
subjective loneliness, general health and quality of life (QoL) among lonely community …

The aging of the world is creating unique changes, specifically in resource management,
health institutions, and social services. The need for gerontological social providers is …

In face of global population ageing, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Age-
friendly Movement in 2006 and developed the WHO age-friendly framework that is being …