Integrating "Aging in Place" and "Aging Well" in China's Retirement Communities.

Xuanyi Nie, Hanmo Yang, Xiaoyan Lei, Winnie Yip

Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States.Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

With China's rapidly aging population, the need for innovative care models that support both longevity and quality of life has become increasingly urgent. This study examines the interplay between "aging in place" and "aging well" within the context of retirement communities in China, focusing on two pioneering examples: Taikang Home · Chu Garden and Xianghe · Da'ai City.

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Research summary

The paper claims that integrating "aging in place" and "aging well" can enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals in retirement communities. This research is relevant as it addresses innovative care models that support both longevity and quality of life for an aging population, which is a critical aspect of longevity research.

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