Latin American Cities for Healthy Aging


Project Description:

This project seeks to address the challenges of healthy aging, which are currently poorly acknowledged in the context of Brazil and Chile.  Additionally, we are testing and applying an audit tool that allows the resident to collect diagnostic information about their community environment.

Partners

  • Universidad de La Frontera
  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica do Parana, Brazil

Participants

  • Older adults (different socioeconomic statuses)

Research Question:

What are the barriers and facilitators for being physically active and socially connected in older adults in Temuco and Curitiba?


Our Voice Impact

"This experience has changed my life.  I see inadequacies everywhere I go as it relates to pedestrian access and safety.  I even stop [at] construction sites to remind them to be considerate of the handicapped in our community.  Thank you all so much for this awareness and empowerment to require change."

~ Pam Jiner, GirlTrek Advocacy Leader, Denver CO