Elderly People and the Environment

The present volume in our series follows the format of the immediately in dealing with a topical theme of considerable impor­ preceding ones tance in the environment and behavior field. In view of current and projected demographic trends, it is a certainty that a broad-ranging set of issues concerne...

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Other Authors: Altman, Irwin (Editor), Lawton, M. Powell (Editor), Wohlwill, Joachim F. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1984, 1984
Edition:1st ed. 1984
Series:Human Behavior and Environment
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Dimensions of Environment-Behavior Research: Orientations to Place, Design, Process, and Policy
  • 2 Housing Older America
  • 3 Retirement Communities
  • 4 Alternative Modes of Living for the Elderly: A Critical Review
  • 5 Aging in Rural Environments
  • 6 Supportive Residential Settings for Older People
  • 7 Human Factors Research and Functional Environments for the Aged
  • 8 The Effects of Residential and Activity Behaviors on Old People’s Environmental Experiences
  • 9 A Complementary/Congruence Model of Well-Being or Mental Health for the Community Elderly