“Never before have so many people lived for so long. Life expectancy has nearly doubled over the last century, and today there are 35 million Americans age 65 and older. The aging of the population—in past decades and in the foreseeable future— presents both a challenge and an opportunity.” —Director, National Institute on Aging
This briefing is an overview of the health and wellness benefits of urban nearby nature; it gives special attention to the needs of people in their later years. Specific health issues of aging, such as mobility, isolation, assisted living, physical therapy, depression and Alzheimer’s, are touched on in this brief.
https://naturesacred.org/research/the-benefits-of-nearby-nature-in-cities-for-older-adults/