Sustainability in Aging

Challenges and Opportunities for an Integrated Society

Maria João Guardado Moreira, Lucinda Sofia A. Carvalho, Ângela Simões , Marisa de Jesus Candeias

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Springer International Publishing AG
24 October 2025

Age groups; Population & demography; Biomedical engineering

Series: Lecture Notes in Bioengineering

This book offers multidisciplinary perspective on the dynamic process of aging proposing strategies for developing more functional ageing societies. Gathering revised and expanded papers presented at the 3rd Congress of the Interdisciplinary Research Unit “On Building Functional Ageing Communities” , organized by the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, this book addresses the multidimensional aspects of sustainability in aging, exploring the environmental, health, social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions. Each chapter presents new perspectives that should help to understand the phenomenon of population aging in the context of sustainability and contribute to the promotion of Active and Healthy Aging that is also Sustainable. This book is aimed at a wide range of professionals concerned with aging and sustainability and the and the development of more sustainable and functional societies.

Edited by: Maria João Guardado Moreira, Lucinda Sofia A. Carvalho, Ângela Simões, Marisa de Jesus Candeias, Helena Margarida Tomás
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2025 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031772818
ISBN 10: 3031772814
Series: Lecture Notes in Bioengineering
Pages: 686
Publication Date: 24 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

POPULATION AGEING AND URBANISATION CREATING SUSTAINABLE AGE-FRIENDLY CITIES AND COMMUNITIES.- Towards an Age-Friendly Neighbourhood Index in a Changing Climate a methodological contribution.- Think Again About Aging and Longevity.- Interactive musical games action research with a group of elderly people.- Affect activism performative interview and impact evaluation A case study with women seniors at Mnemosyne artistic project.