Springer Book: Age-Friendly Ecosystems - Environments for Equitable Aging by Design
Springer has published a new book, Age-Friendly Ecosystems - Environments for Equitable Aging by Design, edited by Valerie Chang Greer, AIA, LEED AP, and Linda S. Edelman, PhD, RN.
This is a new addition to the Springer book series, "SpringerBriefs in Public Health." It highlights the connection between design and health to create a framework for exploring age-friendly ecosystems, examines the age-friendly movement through initiatives in neighborhoods, campuses and healthcare settings, and provides practical tools and resources to advance equity and environmental justice for aging populations and communities.
Chapter one, "Creating an Age-Friendly Environment Across the Ecosystem," is authored by JAHF's Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, president, and Jessica Huang. In this chapter they describe strategies for developing and enhancing an age-friendly ecosystem, as well as the advantages of using a common language and standardized metrics that can be applied worldwide.
Among other topics covered are:
- Age Friendliness as a Framework for Equity in Aging
- Age-Friendly Voices in the Pursuit of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem
- Age-Friendly Futures: Equity by Design
Learn more about the Age-Friendly Ecosystem book.
Learn more about Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support for Age-Friendly Health Systems.
