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The “Old-Age Scale” : theoretical contributions from environmental gerontology

Older adults were one of the groups framed as most 'at risk' during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, they were most affected by measures like social distancing that reduced or even completely restricted the use and occupation of the territory by seniors. This led many to social isolation, decreasing their chances to participate, enjoy, belong, and ultimately, exercise their right to the city. As restrictions are r...

The elderly-environment relationship in squares and parks: an exploratory analysis

Progressively, Environmental Gerontology is developed as a sub-area of this interdisciplinary field, which is Gerontology. This study focuses on ambience, especially from the perspective of elderly people who frequent parks and squares, seeking to understand the social context and the person-environment interrelationship, specifically concerned with this population segment. This is an analysis that explores con...

A relação idoso-ambiente em praças e parques: uma análise exploratória

Ambience in long term institutions for the elderly: towards a more comprehensiv...

Society's interest in Long-Term Institutions for the Elderly has grown, an alternative that can offer conditions of assistance to the heterogeneity of old age. Based on the literature, the objective of this research is to define which elements compete for the LTIEs to offer adequate ambiences, with a residential character and dignified service. A balanced ambience provides a friendly physical space and promotes...

Ambiência em instituições de longa permanência para idosos: rumo a uma visão ma...

Women 50+ in a network: digital training and entrepreneurship for entrepreneurs...

Objective: to analyze the data obtained on the training course of digital resources for entrepreneurs aged over 50, in terms of learning, personal and professional gain. Methods: a sample of 28 women entrepreneurs, aged 50 years or over, living in the city of São Paulo. Results and discussion: 80% of the students affirmed that they would apply the knowledge obtained in their companies' day-to-day activities, de...

The neighborhood urban space and the impact on the social relationships of the ...

The purpose of this article was to present a narrative review of the literature on the relation between the urban environment and social relationships in old age. Six articles from Urban Studies Abstracts database were used. The studies’ analysis showed that the neighborhood’s environmental conditions can influence the social relations of its elderly residents, intensifying the isolation of the subjects when it...

Mulheres 50+ em rede: avaliação de um curso de capacitação digital e de empreen...

Experimental learning enhancing improvisation skills

A casa de acolhida vista como lar: usando design thinking para cocriar soluções...