older people

Walking to a healthier, brighter, more equitable future with Gil Penalosa

Walking toward a healthier, brighter, more equitable future

Great opportunity to hear Gil Penalosa, world renowned expert on getting people active in their cities

Town/City: 
Wellington
Venue: 
Adam Auditorium, City Art Gallery
Contact person: 
Ellen Blake
Contact details: 
wellington[a]livingstreets.org.nz
Meeting type: 
Face to face
Organizer: 
ellen.blake
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Walkability
Free tags: 
walkability
older people
young people

Pedestrian Signal Safety

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/09/2007 - 20:40
for Older Persons
Pedestrian Signal Safety - 5.6 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This study had two primary objectives: 1) to provide the supporting research to assist traffic engineers in understanding the walking characteristics of older pedestrians and 2) to provide more information on the extent to which various intersection operational conditions might be ab
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
safety engineering
older people
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--2.91 North America
-2 Design

Is sport for all? Exercise and physical activity patterns etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 21:43
Abstract - Is sport for all? exercise and physical activity patterns in early and late middle age in the West of Scotland - Web page
Recent evidence shows that any form of physical activity, not just aerobic activity to improve cardiovascular fitness, can have significant health benefits. However, physical inactivity is increasingly widespread.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness
older people
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

Outdoor falls among middle-aged and older adults: a neglected public health problem

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 20:06
Abstract - Outdoor falls among middle-aged and older adults etc - Web page
Although risk factors for indoor falls among older individuals have been well studied, little is known about the etiology of outdoor falls.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness
older people
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

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