HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Population Ageing
13 Oct 2016
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Neuroscience research: build grey material from stress, being mindful, being present and brining awareness to the present moment is really hard to do, we use meditation. Neighbourhood: neighbours/friends, valued and respected community member, support - physical, social, emotional, walkable, pubs/cafes. What makes neighbourhoods healthy: parks and green space, mixed-used design, accessibility, public space. What do we mean by environment: environments are places where we live, work and play, environments are social and physical spaces, places are not just backdrops, not just geographic place. Rationale for aging & neighbourhood: more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 20. Aging in place: older people want to grow old in their own homes and communities, 92% of seniors live at home, limited public health dollars, pressure from adults activists, pressure from baby boomers. Health and well-being: health is a ressource for everyday and life that includes physical, social and psychological elements, health is more than the absence of disease.
