Readings

Aging, Health and Function Core Concepts: optimal aging, frailty, levels of dependency, functional thresholds, models and systems of care and support, theories of aging

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Baltes, P. B., Smith, J. New frontiers in the future of aging: From successful aging of the young old to the dilemmas of the fourth age. Gerontology, 49(2), 123-35, 2003.

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Smith, J. Well-being and health from age 70 to 100: Findings from the Berlin Aging Study. European Review, 9, 461477, 2001.

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Smith, J., Baltes, P.B. Profiles of psychological functioning in the old and oldest old. Psychology and Aging, 12(3), 458472, 1997.

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Baltes, P.B., Mayer, K.U. The Berlin Aging Study: Aging from 70 to 100. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 1999.

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Baltes, P.B. On the incomplete architecture of human ontogeny: Selection, optimization and compensation as foundation of developmental theory. American Psychologist, 52(4), 366-380, 1997.

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Baltes, M. M. The psychology of the oldest-old: The fourth age. Current Opinions in Psychiatry, 11(4), 411-415, 1998.

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Baltes, M. M. Etiology and maintenance of dependency in the elderly: Three phases of operant research. Behaviour Therapy, 19, 301-319, 1988.

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Baltes, M.M, Mayer, U., Borchelt, M., Maas, I., Wilms, H. Everyday competence in old and very old age: An interdisciplinary perspective. Aging and Society, 13, 657-680, 1993.

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Smith, J., Baltes, M.M. The role of gender in very old age: Profiles of functioning and everyday life patterns.

Psychology and Aging, 13(4), 676-695, 1998.

10. Fried, L.P., Tangen, C.M., Walston, J., Newman, a.B., Hirsh, C., Gottdiener, J., Seeman, T., Tracy, R., Kop, W.J., Burke, G., McBurnie, M.A. for the Cardiovascular Health Study Collaborative Research Group. Frailty in older adults: Evidence for a Phenotype. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 56A(3), M146-M156, 2001.

11. Fried, L.P., Ferrucci, L., Darer, J., Willilamson, J.D., Anderson, G. Untangling the concepts of disability, frailty and comorbidity: Implications for improved targeting and care. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 59(3), 255-263, 2004.

12. Paterson, D.H., Govindasamy, D., Vidmar, M., Cunningham, D.A., Koval, J.J. Longitudinal study of determinants of dependence in an elderly population. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, S2, 1632-1638, 2004.

13. Walston, J., Hadley, E.C., Ferrucci, L., Guralniik, J.M., Newman, A.B., Studenski, S.A., Ershler, W.B., Harris, T, Fried, L.P. Research agenda for frailty in older adults: Toward a better understanding of physiology and etiology: Summary from the American Geriatrics Society/national Institute on Aging Research Conference on Frailty in Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 54, 991-1001, 2006.

14. Bergman, H., Ferrucci, L., Guralnik, J., Hogan, D.B., Hummel, S., Karunananthan, S., Wolfson, C. Frailty: an emerging research and clinical paradigm – issues and controversies. Journal of Gerontology A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 62(7), 731-737, 2007, 15. Rockwood, K., Hogan, D.B., MacKnight, C. Conceptualization and measurement of frailty in elderly people. Drugs and Aging, 17(4), 295-302, 2000.

16. Rockwood, K., Song, X., MacKnight, C., Bergman, H. Hogan, D.B., McDowell, I., Mitnitski, A. A global clinical measure of fitness and frailty in elderly people. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 173(5), 489-495. 2005.

17. Rockwood, K., Howlett, S.E., MacKnight, C., Beattie, B.L., Bergman, H., Hebert, R., Hogan, D.B., Wolfson, C., McDowell, I. Prevalence, attributes and outcomes of fitness and frailty in community-dwelling older adults: Report from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 59A(12), 1310-1317, 2004.

18. Theou, O., Kloseck, M. Tools to identify community-dwelling older adults in different stages of frailty. Journal of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 26(3), 1-21, 2008.

19. Cox, L., Kloseck, M., Crilly, R.G., McWilliam, C., Diachun, L. The underrepresentation of individuals 80 years of age and older in chronic disease clinical practice guidelines. Journal of the Canadian Family Physician, 57:e263-269, 2011.

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20. Birren, J.E., Schaie, K.W. Handbook of the psychology of aging (5 Edition). New York: Academic Press. 2001.

21. Bengtson, V.L., Schaie, K.W. Handbook of theories of aging. New York: Springer Publishing Company. 1999.

22. AgeUK (2014). Later Life in the United Kingdom. [pdf] Available at: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/ENGB/Factsheets/Later_ Life _ UK _ factsheet.pdf?dtrk=true (Accessed: 3 January 2014) 23. ONS (Office for National Statistics) (2011). The Ageing of the United Kingdom. Available at: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/interactive/theme-pages-1-2/age-interactive-map.html (Accessed: 17 October 2013) 24. Pirkl, J. (2009). The Elderly Sub-Population. Available at: http://www.transgenerational.org/aging/demographics.htm (Accessed: 23 March 2014) 25. Freund AM (1997). Self-definition in old age. (German, abstract). Zeitschrift fur Sozialpsychologie.; 28(1-2);44:59.

26. Ericsson, I (2012). p. 3. Välbefinnande hos äldre personer med måttlig till svår demens [Wellbeing of elderly with moderate to severe dementia]. Elderly Wellbeing. Academic Search Complete [Online]. Available at: http://www.vardalinstitutet.net, (Accessed: 12 December 2013) 27. Johnson et al (Johnson, M. Bengtson, V. Coleman, P. Kirkwood, T) (2005). The Cambridge Handbook of Age and Ageing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 28. Hendry, L & Kloep, M (2002). Lifespan development: Resources, challenges and risks. London: Thomson Learning.

Policy and Aging Core Concepts: current policies and considerations related to an aging population

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Sinha, K. S. Living longer, living well: highlights and key recommendations. From the report submitted to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Minister Responsible for Seniors on recommendations to inform a Seniors Strategy for Ontario, Government of Ontario, 2012.

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Sinha, K. S. Living longer, living well. Report submitted to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Minister Responsible for Seniors to inform a Seniors Strategy for Ontario, Government of Ontario, December 20, 2012.

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Bergman, H., Beland,F., Lebel, P., Contandriopoulos, A., Tousigant, P. Brunelle, Y., Kaufman, T., Leibovich, E., Rodrigues, R., Clarfield, M. Care for Canada’s frail elderly population: Fragmentation or integration? Canadian Medical Association Journal, 157, 11116-1121, 1997.

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AAI (Active Ageing Index) (2013). Introducing the Active Ageing Index. [pdf] United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Available at: http://www1.unece.org/stat/platform/download/attachments/76287837/activeageingindex.pdf?version=1&modifica tionDate=1366286568393&api=v2 (Accessed: 21 January 2014)

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Audit Commission (2004). Older people - Independence and Well-being: The challenge for public services. [pdf] Loughton: CW Print. Available at: http://archive.auditcommission.gov.uk/auditcommission/sitecollectiondocuments/AuditCommissionReports/National Studies/OlderPeople _ overarch.pdf (Accessed: 5 April 2014)

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Blood, I (2013). A Better Life: Valueing Our Later Years. [pdf] Joesph Rowntree Foundation. Available at: http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/better-life-valuing-our-later-years (Accessed: 2 January 2014)

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Branfield, F & Beresford, P (2010) A Better Life: Alternative approaches: a service user perspective. [pdf] Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Available at: http://hoop.eac.org.uk/downloads/kbase/3120.pdf (Accessed: 13 March 2014)

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DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government) (2013). Dwelling Stock Estimates: England. [pdf] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/285001/Dwelling_Stock _ Estimates _ 2013 _ England.pdf (Accessed: 24 March 2014)

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DCLG (a) (Department for Communities and Local Government) (2006). A Decent Home: Definition and guidance for implementation. [pdf]. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/7812/138355.pdf (Accessed: 13 March 2014

10. DTLR (Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions) (2001). Better Places to Live: A Companion Guide to PPG3. London: The Stationary Office 11. EuropeAid (2013). A Decent Life for All. [pdf] Brussels. European Commission. Available at: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/documents/2013-02-22_ communicationdecentlifeforall_post2015.pdf (Accessed: 12 December 2013) 12. GLA (Greater London Authority) (2004). The role of the planning system in delivering housing choice for older Londoners. [pdf] Available at: http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Housing%20choices%20for%20older%20Londoners%20Appendices.pdf (Accessed: 22 March 2014) 13. HelpAge (2013a). Global AgeWatch Index 2013: Insight report [pdf] London. HelpAge International. Available at: http://www.helpage.org/global-agewatch/reports/global-agewatch-index-2013-insight-report-summary-andmethodology/?keywords=wellbeing (Accessed: 12 December 2013) 14. NIA (National Institute on Aging) (2007). Why Population Aging Matters: A Global Perspective. [pdf] Available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/WPAM.pdf (Accessed: 19 March 2014) 15. United Nations (2012). Population Ageing and Development 2012 [pdf] New York. Available at: http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/2012PopAgeingDe _ Chart/2012PopAgeingandDev_WallChart.pdf (Accessed: 27 December 2013) 16. UNFPA & HelpAge International (2012). Ageing in the Twenty-First Century: A Celebration and A Challenge. [pdf] New York & London. Available at: http://www.unfpa.org/public/home/publications/pid/11584 (Accessed: 28 December 2013) 17. WHO (World Health Organisation) (2011). Global Health and Aging [pdf] US National Institute of Aging. Available at: http://www.who.int/ageing/publications/global_ health.pdf (Accessed 15 November 2013) 18. Tinker, A. (1994) The role of housing policies in the care of elderly people, in caring for frail elderly people. Paris: OECD Publications 19. ODPM (2005). Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Development. London: The Stationary Office 20. Gorman, M. (2000) Development and the rights of older people. cited in: Randel J, et al., Eds. (2000) The ageing and development report: poverty, independence and the world’s older people. London, Earthscan Publications Ltd

Optimal Aging in Place Core Concepts: age-selective migration, naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs), age-friendly cities and communities

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Wiles, J., Leibing, A., Guberman, N., Reeve, J., Allen, R. The meaning of “aging in place” to older people. The Gerontologist, 52, 357-366, 2012.

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Zingmark, K., Norberg, A., Dandman, P. The experience of being at home throughout the life span: Investigation of persons aged from 2 to 102. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 41, 47-62, 1995.

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Wiles, J., Leibing, A., Guberman, N., Reeve, J., Allen, R. The meaning of “aging in place” to older people. The Gerontologist, 52, 357-366, 2012.

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Bookman, A. Innovative models of aging in place : Transforming our communities for an aging population. Community, Work and Family, 11(4), 419-438, 2008.

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Cutchin, M. The process of mediated aging-in-place: A theoretically and empirically based model. Social Science and Medicine, 57, 1077-1090, 2003.

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Johansson, K., Laliberte-Rudman, D., Mondaca, M., Park, M., Luborsky, M., Josephsson, S., Asaba, E. Moving beyond ‘ageing in place’ to understand migration and aging: Place making and centrality of occupation.

Journal of Occupational Science, 1-12, 2012.

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Phillipson, C. Urbanization and aging: Towards a new EG. Aging and Society, 24, 963-972, 2004.

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Phillipson, C., Bernard, M., Phillips, J., Ogg, J. The family and community life of older people.

London: Routledge, 2001.

Rosel, N. Aging in place: Knowing where you are. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 57(1), 77-90, 2003.

10. Ball, M.S. Aging in place: A toolkit for local governments. A project of community Housing Resource Centre, www.chrcatlanta.org.

11. US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging. 2005 livable communities for all ages competition: Centre for Home Care Policy and Research Case Studies.

12. Lawler. Aging in place: Coordinating housing and health care provision for America’s growing elderly population. Neighorhood Works Campagin for Home Ownership 2002. Fellowship program for emerging leaders in community and economic development. Joint Centre for Housing Studies of Harvard University Neighbourhood Reinvestment Corporation, October 2001.

13. CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) (2009). Homes for our old age: Independent living by design [pdf] Available at: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/asset/document/homes-for-our-old-age.pdf (Accessed: 13 March 2014) 14. DCLG (b) (Department for Communities and Local Government) (2006). Transferable Lessons from the New Towns. [pdf].

Available at: http://www.futurecommunities.net/files/images/Transferable _ lessons _ from _ new _ towns _ 0.pdf (Accessed: 13 March 2014) 15. DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government) (2008). A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society. [pdf] Available at: http://www.cpa.org.uk/cpa/lifetimehomes.pdf (Accessed: 12 March 2014) 16. Gehl, J. (2004). Towards a Fine City for People [pdf] Available at: http://www.gehlarchitects.dk/files/pdf/ London _ small.pdf (Accessed: 17 March 2014) 17. JRF (Joseph Rowntree Foundation) (2010). Older people with high support needs: how can we empower them to enjoy a better life. [pdf] Available at: http://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/files/jrf/supporting-older-people-summary.pdf (Accessed: 23 March 2014)

18. Life Time Communities (2007). Towards Lifetime Neighbourhoods: Designing sustainable communities for all. [pdf] International Longevity Centre UK, Communities and Local Government. Available at: http://www.lifetimehomes.org.uk/data/files/Lifetime/Neighbourhoods/towards/lifetime/neighbourhoods/il/discussion/pa per.pdf (Accessed: 4 January 2014) 19. Design Council (2014). Active by Design. Available at: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/ (Accessed: 19 March 2014) 20. Casakin, H & Bernardo, M (2012). The Role of Place Identity in the Perception, Understanding, and Design of Built Environments. Bentham Science Publishers 21. Manzo, L & Perkin, D. (2006). Finding Common Ground: The Importance of Place Attachment to Community, Participation and Planning. Journal of Planning Literature, Vol. 20, No. 4 (May 2006). [Online]. Available at: file:///C:/Users/Steffi/Desktop/Masters%20Arch/Term%202/Design/pILOT%20THESIS/pdfs/ManzoPerkins.2006.Neigh borhoods-as-common-ground.JPL_.pdf (Accessed: 15 April 2014) 22. Gilleard et al (Gilleard, C. Hyde, M., Higgs, P.) (2007). The impact of age, place, aging in place, and attachment to place on the well-being of the over 50s in England. Research on Aging 29(6), 590-605. [Online]. Available at: http://roa.sagepub.com/content/29/6/590

23. Dixon, J. & Durrheim, K. (2000). Displacing Place Identity: A discursive approach to locating self and other, British Journal of Social Psychology, 39: p 27-44 24. Burton, E., Michell, L., Stride, C. (2011). Good places for ageing in place: development of objective built environment measures for investigating links with older people’s wellbeing. BMC Public Health, 11, 839-852.

25. Tuan, Y (1977). Place and Space: The Perspective of Experience. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.

26. Seamon, D (2012). Place, Place Identity, and Phenomenology: A Triadic Interpretation, cited in Casakin, H & Bernardo, M (2012). The Role of Place Identity in the Perception, Understanding, and Design of Built Environments. Bentham Science Publishers

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) 1.

Kloseck, M., Crilly, R.G., Gutman, G. Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs): Untapped resources to enable optimal aging at home. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 24, 392-412, 2010.

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Kloseck, M., Gutman, G.M., Gibson, M., Cox, L. Naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) residents have a false sense of security that could jeopardize their safety in a disaster: a message for emergency planners. Journal of Housing for the Elderly (in press).

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Hunt, M.E., Ross, L.E. Naturally occurring retirement communities: A multi-attribute examination of desirability factors. The Gerontologist, 30(5), 667-674, 1990.

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Bedney, B.J., Goldberg, R.B., Josephson, K. Aging in place in naturally occurring retirement communities: Transforming aging through supportive service programs. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 24, 304-321, 2010.

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Mascotti, P.J., Fick, R., Hohnson-Masotti, A., MacLeod, S. Healthy naturally occurring retirement communities: A lowcost approach to facilitating healthy aging. American Journal of Public Health, 96(7)1164-1170, 2006.

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Hirsch de Haan, E. Aging in place: Naturally occurring retirement communities and condominium living. Marquette Elder’s Advisor, 1(2), article 6, 1999.

Age-Friendly Cities, Communities and Homes 1.

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World Health Organization. Global-Age-Friendly Cities: A Guide. Author: Geneva, Switzerland, 2007.

World Health Organization. WHO Age-Friendly Cities project methodology: Vancouver protocol.

Author: Geneva, Switzerland. 2007.

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Lui, C., Everingham, J., Warburton, J., Cuthill, M., Bartlett, H. What makes a community age-friendly: A review of international literature. Australasian Journal of Ageing, 28(3), 116-121, 2009.

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Menec, V.H., Means, R., Keating, N., Parkhurst, G., Eales, J. Conceptualizing age-friendly communities. Canadian Journal on Aging, 30(3), 479-493, 2011.

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AgeUK (2011). A Snapshot of Ageism in the UK and across Europe. [pdf] Available at: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/ID10180%20Snapshot%20of%20Ageism%20in%20Europe.pdf?dtrk=true (Accessed: 12 March 2014)

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Palmer, G (2013). UK Non-decent homes. Available at: http://www.poverty.org.uk/78/index.shtml?2 (Accessed: 23 March 2014)

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RICAbility (2014) Consumer research for older and disabled people. Available at: http://www.rica.org.uk/ (Accessed: 16 March 2014)

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Salter et al. (Slater, J & BazaLgette, L) (2013). Hanover@50 Debate - Sociable housing in later life. Available at: http://www.hanover50debate.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Demos-summary.pdf

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Barton, H (2010). Shaping Neighbourhoods: For Local Health and Global Sustainability. 2nd Edition. London: Routledge

10. Burton, E & Mitchell L (2013). Inclusive Urban Design: Streets For Life. Oxford: Architectural Press, Elsevier Ltd. 11. Bently et al (Bently, I., Alcock, A., Murrain, P., McGlynn, S., Smith, G. (2003). Responsive Environments: A Manual for Designers. Oxford: Architectural Press 12. Carstens, D. (1985). Site Planning and design for the Elderly: Issues, Guidlines and Alternatives. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold 13. Davies, L (2000). Urban Design Compendium. London: English Partnerships 14. Durrett, C (2013). The Senior Cohousing Handbook: A Community Approach to Independent Living. New York: New Society Publishers 15. Dong et al. (Dong. H, Cassim. J. Coleman. R, Clarkson, J (2012). Design for Inclusivity: A Practical Guide to Accessible, Innovative and User-Centred Design. Aldershot, UK: Gower Publishing Ltd. 16. Feddersen, E. (2009). Living for the Elderly. Basel: Birkhauser Verlag AG: 17. Gehl, J. (2010). Cities for People. Washington DC: Island Press 18. Goodman, (2011) Habinteg Housing Association. Lifetime Homes Design Guide. London: IHS BRE Press 19. Steinfeld et al (Steinfeld, E & Maisel, J) (2012) Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons 20. Schittich, C. (2012). Housing for People of All Ages: flexible, unrestricted, senior-friendly. Germany: Birkhauser

21. Kelly, M. (2001). Lifetime Homes. Cited in Holland et al (Holland, C & Peace, S.) (2001). Inclusive Housing In An Ageing Society. Bristol: The Policy Press 22. Holland et al (Holland, C & Peace, S.) (2001). Inclusive Housing In An Ageing Society. Bristol: The Policy Press 23. Hanson, J. (2001). From ‘special needs’ to ‘lifestyle choices’: articulating the demand for ‘third age’ housing. Cited in Holland et al (Holland, C & Peace, S.) (2001). Inclusive Housing In An Ageing Society. Bristol: The Policy Press 24. Hasselaar et al (Hasselaar, E & Qu, L) (2011). Making Room for People: Choice, Voice and Liveability in Residential Places. Amsterdam: Techne Press 25. Hall, P & Imrie, R (2004). Inclusive Design: Designing and Developing Accessible Environments. London: Spon Press

Environment and Aging Core Concepts: aging and the environment, person-environment fit, competence, environmental press and adaptation of older individuals, neighbourhood design for active aging, mobility and aging,

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Geboy, L., Moore, K.L.,Smith, E.K. Environmental gerontology for the future: Community –based iving for the third age. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 26, 44-61, 2012.

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Golant, S. Out of their residential comfort and mastery zone: Toward a more relevant environmental gerontology.

Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 26, 26-43, 2012.

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Golant, S. The residential location and spatial behaviour of the elderly. University of Chicago, 1972.

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Golant, S. A place to grow old: The meaning of environment in old age. New York: Columbia University Press, 1984.

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Kitchin, R. Disability, space and society. Sheffield: Geographical Association, 2000.

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Kleemeier, R. Behavior and the organization of the bodily and external environment. In J.E. Birren (Ed.), Handbook of aging and the individual (pp. 400-451), 1959. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

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Lawton, M.P. The elderly in context: Perspectives from environmental psychology and gerontology.

Environment and Behavior, 17, 501-519, 1985.

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Lawton, M. P., Windley, P. G., Byerts, T. O. (Eds.). Aging and the environment: Theoretical approaches. New York: Springer, 1982.

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Lawton, M.P. Competence, environmental press and the adaptation of old people. In M.P. Lawton, P.G. Windley & T.O. Byerts (Eds.), Aging and the environment: Theoretical approaches (pp.

33-59), 1982. New York: Springer.

10. Lawton, M.P. The impact of the environment on aging and behavior. In J.E. Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (pp. 276-301), 1977. New York: Van Norstrand.

11. Lawton, M.P., Nahemow, L. Ecology and the aging process. In E. Eisdorfer & M.P. Lawton (Eds.), The psychology of adult development (pp. 619-674), 1973. Washington: American Psychology Association.

12. Pastalam, L.A. Research in environment and aging: an alternative theory. In M.P. Lawton, P.G. Windley & T.O. Byerts (Eds.), Aging and the environment: Theoretical approaches (pp. 122-131), 1982. New York: Springer.

13. Kahana, E. A congruence model of person-environment interaction. In M.P. Lawton, P.G. Windley & T.O Byerts (Eds.), Aging and the environment: Theoretical approaches (pp.97-121), 1982. New York: Springer.

14. Kahana, E., Kahana, B. environmental continuity, futurity and adaptation of the aged. In G.D. Rowles & R.J. Ohta (Eds.), Aging and milieu: Environmental perspectives on growing old (pp. 205-230), 1983. New York: Academic Press.

15. Pynoos, J., Regnier, B. Improving residential environments for frail elderly: Bridging the gap between theory and application. In J.E. Birren, J.E. Lubben, J.C. Rowe & D.E. Deutchman (Eds.), The concept and measurement of the quality of life in the frail elderly (pp. 91-119), 1991. New York: Academic Press.

16. Scheidt, R., Windley, P. EG: Progress in the post-Lawton era. Birren & K. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (pp. 105-123), 2006. London: Academic Press.

17. Scheidt, R., Windley, P. The ecology of aging. In J. Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (99. 245-258), 1985. New York: Van Norstrand.

18. Schwarz, B. Environmental gerontology: What now? Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 26, 4-19, 2012.

19. Wahl, H. Environmental influences on aging and behavior. In J.E. Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (5th ed., pp. 215-237), 2001. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

20. Iwarsson, S. A long term perspective on person-environment fit and ADL dependence among older Swedish adults.

The Gerontologist, 45, 327-336, 2005.

21. Iwarsson, S. Assessing the fit between older people and their physical home environments: An occupational therapy research perspective. In H. Wahl., R. Scheidt., P. Windley., & K. Schaie (Eds.), Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics (Volume 23) (pp. 85-110), 2003. New York: Springer Publishing Company Inc. 22. Parmalee, P., Lawton, P. The design of special environments for the aged. In J.E. Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds.), Handbook of the psychology of aging (3rd ed., pp. 465-489), 1990. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

23. Pastalan, L. The quest for a new paradigm: A need to rewire the way we think. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 26, 20-25, 2012.

24. Phillipson, C. Aging and urban society: Growing old in the ‘century of the city’. In D. Dannefer & C. Phillipson (Eds.), The Sage handbook of social gerontology (pp. 597-606), 2010. London: Sage Publications Ltd. 25. Wahl, H., Oswald, F. Environmental perspectives on aging. In D. Dannefer & C. Phillipson (Eds.), The Sage handbook of social gerontology (pp. 111-124), 2010. London: Sage Publications Ltd. 26. Michael, Y., Green, M., Farquhar, S. Neighborhood design and active aging. Health & Place, 12, 734-740, 2006.

27. Andrews, G., Cutchin, M., McCracken, K., Phillips, D., Wiles, J. Geographical gerontology: The constitution of a discipline. Social Science & Medicine, 65, 151-168, 2007.

28. Andrews, G., Milligan, C., Phillips, D., Skinner, M. Geographical gerontology: Mapping a disciplinary intersection.

Geography Compass, 3/5, 1641-1659, 2009.

29. Chouinard, V., Hall, E., Wilton, R. Introduction: Towards enabling geographies. In V. Chouinard, E. Hall & R. Wilton (Eds.), Towards enabling geographies: Disabled bodies and minds in society and space (pp. 1-23), 2010. Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing Limited.

30. Cutchin, M. Geographical gerontology: New contributions and spaces for development. The Gerontologist, 49, 440445, 2009.

31. Hrybyk, R., Rubinstein, R., Eckert, K., Frankowski, C., Keimig, L., Nemec, M., Peeples, A., Roth, E., Doyle, P. The dark side: Stigma is purpose-built senior environments. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 26, 275-289, 2012.

32. Hodge, G. The geography of aging: Preparing communities for the surge in seniors. Montreal,Quebec: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 1998.

33. Cutchin, M. Geographical gerontology: New contributions and spaces for development. The Gerontologist, 49, 440445, 2009.

34. Michael, Y.L., Green, M.K., Farquhar, S.A. Neighbourhood design and active aging. Health and Place, 12, 734-740, 2006.

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