Frail older people ageing in place alone and their perception of the built environment in rural and urban sites: a mixed-methods study

Frail older people ageing in place alone and their perception of the built environment in rural and urban sites: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background When older people have limited physical ability, several difficulties could arise from a built environment that is not appropriate for their needs, especially when they live alone without cohabiting with their relatives. The study explores how frail older people with functional l...

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Main Authors: Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Ageing in place
Frail older people
Functional status
Built environment
Loneliness
Social isolation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06083-5
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