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    Are Retirement Villages Promoting Active Aging?

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    Authors
    Holt, Anne-Marie
    Lee, Andy
    Jancey, Jonine
    Kerr, Deborah
    Howat, Peter
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Holt, A. and Lee, A. and Jancey, J. and Kerr, D. and Howat, P. 2015. Are Retirement Villages Promoting Active Aging? Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 24 (3): pp. 407-411.
    Source Title
    J Aging Phys Act
    DOI
    10.1123/japa.2015-0194
    School
    Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45914
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    PURPOSE: This study investigated physical activity (PA) facilities of retirement villages (RV) and neighborhood PA barriers identified by RV residents in Perth, Australia. METHODS: An environmental audit of PA facilities was undertaken on 50 RV with 50+ independent living units, using the Audit of Physical Activity Resources for Seniors. Telephone interviews with 200 RV residents were conducted to identify neighborhood barriers to walking, and to obtain information on utilization of facilities and attendance of PA programs. RESULTS: Larger size RV appeared to provide significantly more PA facilities and programs. Utilization of PA facilities and program attendance were low (˜ 50%) and not associated with the RV environment (size, age and facilities). Neighborhood barriers to walking were unsafe streets and hills. DISCUSSION: RV offers an attractive residential option with facilities that support active aging, but it is important to understand the barriers/enablers to utilize such facilities and attendance at programs offered.

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