by Birgit M. Jürgenhake  and Leo M. Oorschot

Received: 23 March 2025;  Published: 19 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2504331

This article explores the ongoing work associated with the masterclasses "Towards an Inclusive Living Environment." It critically examines the concept of healthy living for all and aging in place by studying neighborhoods within Dutch cities. The article argues that creating inclusive, healthy environments fosters well-being and promotes a lifestyle of health and autonomy for all. Next to literature studies, we worked with our students in different neighborhoods of The Hague, conductin [...]

by Brandi M. Crowe  , Karen Kemper  and Marieke Van Puymbroeck

Received: 11 June 2025;  Published: 05 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2504330

Falls and fall-related injuries are one of the leading causes of death among older adults aged 65+ in the United States. Americans’ life expectancy has increased and fall risk grows with age. While several evidence-based fall prevention programs are utilized to decrease fall risk among community-dwelling older adults, little research focuses on challenges or strategies related to sustained fall prevention program implementation. The purpose of this multi-method descriptive study was to assess fa [...]

by Yoko Kawamura

Received: 15 May 2025;  Published: 30 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2504329

In Japan, a super-aging society, the development of Ikigai is considered the key to extending healthy longevity in national policy. Thus, activities provided by local governments are designed to encourage Ikigai. At this point, Ikigai has developed its conceptual understanding, which includes its distinctiveness from life purposes and other closely related concepts. Empirical studies using developed measurements have shown that Ikigai has an impact on the mental and physical health of older adul [...]

by Dominique Huvent-Grelle  , Victoire Leroy  , Mikael Horvath  , Laurence Grymonprez  , David Faucomprez  and François Puisieux

Received: 23 May 2025;  Published: 10 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2504328

Caring for patients with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) can be challenging for caregivers, with the risk of malnutrition. Observational, retrospective, monocentric study carried out with patient-caregiver dyads admitted to the Memory Day Hospital of the Gerontology Center of the University Hospital of Lille over 6 months in 2023. Our objectives were to identify the socio-characteristics of caregivers who had recently experienced a variation in their weight, their degree of fatigue (using the Fat [...]