AGING IN PLACE IN BRAZIL: SOME NEW EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE AND REMARKS ON THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTS FOR EDUCATION
2024
Aging in Place in Brazil: New Evidence on Environments for Education
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Author Information
Author(s): Oswald Frank, Mariana Alves da Silva do Nascimento, Sérgio Luiz Valente Tomasini, Johannes Doll, Estela Kohlrausch, Lycia Tramujas Vasconcellos Neumann
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do place, aging, and education interact in Brazil?
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between place, aging, and education for health and well-being in Brazil.
Supporting Evidence
- Studies have shown that improving the environment can have positive effects on aging.
- Research on the interactions of place, aging, and education is limited.
- Participatory methods in planning can enhance outcomes for older adults.
Takeaway
This study looks at how where you live and learn affects older people's health and happiness in Brazil.
Methodology
Qualitative data collection from community residents and participatory approaches in urban planning.
Participant Demographics
Community residents in São Paulo, Brazil.
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