Prof Pazit Levinger
@PazitLevinger
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Principal Researcher. Exe Physiologist. Expertise in active ageing, age-friendly recreation outdoor design, physical activity, falls prevention.
Australia
Joined May 2013
Successful #Implementation and Sustainability of a #Physical Activity #Health Promotion Approach Utilising Community Peer‐Led Training #impact
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Issue Addressed The built environment, such as recreational parks, can impact older people's ability to be physically active. Targeted promotion and park-based activities with the utilisation of...
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How can we design truly multigenerational parks safe for older adults? Our 4 case studies reveal key factors influencing park accessibility, safety, and usage. #AgeFriendlySpaces #ParkDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #InclusiveDesign #OpenSpacePlanning
https://t.co/1ymzh7TOBG
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Journal of Population Ageing - Recreational spaces, such as local parks, are important public spaces for the community to engage in various activities. With the global ageing population, the...
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The combination of age-appropriate outdoor equipment and tailored activation programs can significantly boost #park visitation and #physicalactivity participation among older adults. #recreation #urbandesign #landscape
https://t.co/7Ph3m0U0Bq
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Adding age-appropriate #outdoor #equipment and supportive programs for #olderadults in recreational parks can increase their visits and engagement in physical activity, showcasing the benefits of inclusive #park designs with safe #exercise spaces for all. https://t.co/7Ph3m0U0Bq
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Usage of adults #outdoor exercise/fitness equipment in local parks. Mainly used by #children, follows by adults. Most visitors in these spaces were engaged in some form of #physical activity. See breakdown in image. Source: https://t.co/8aLpKpCdEK
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Most children are physically active in parks, engaging in play, which emphasizes the importance of access to and use of local parks for supporting children's health. Source: https://t.co/8aLpKpCdEK
#children #play #parks #urban #physicalactivity
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Children are the largest group visiting local parks and are likely to use all areas, including fitness/exercise equipment intended for adults and older adults. See data in image. Source https://t.co/8aLpKpCdEK
#children #play #exercise #parks
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Older people, dogs and local parks - are a great combination 🐕🐶to keep #physically and #socially active. Source https://t.co/oZY3CpDTzG
#physicalactivity #design #parks #recreation #urban #health #aging
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Local parks are a great place for older people to connect, socialise and engage in #physicalactivity. #parks #ageing #health #socialisation #leisure #recreation Source: https://t.co/vywnOQeNCd
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We surveyed #older people accessing recreational parks AFTER park upgrade with the installation of age-friendly equipment and programming. #parks #recreation #design #health Source: https://t.co/wCZbUugGQA
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Congratulation to Clarence City Council for its new Seniors Exercise Park, the first in Tasmania! The $295,000 project hopes to inspire physical independence for Tasmanian seniors
pulsetasmania.com.au
The $295,000 project hopes to inspire physical independence for Tasmanian seniors…
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What do older people tell us about designated active spaces? Source: Levinger et al, (2024). Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. https://t.co/HDwkk1va7Z
#children #olderpeople #physicalactivity #parks #design #health #landscape #health
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Stay active and move to stay healthy
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Summary how older people use active spaces in #recreational #parks - with the context of intergenerational activities. Source: https://t.co/HDwkk1vHXx
#children #design #agefriendly #landscaping
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Active spaces in #recreational #parks with #multigenerational outdoor exercise equipment can be a great way to encourage #intergenerational activities, incidental movement and #physicalactivity
journals.humankinetics.com
Local parks offer outdoor spaces for active play; they provide a common attractive space in which grandparents and grandchildren can interact and engage in physical activity. This study investigated...
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An evidence-based summary to highlight key park features and attributes that enhance access, encourage visits, and promote physical activity among older people. * not an exhaustive list* #activeageing #parks #design #olderpeople #landscape
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The health benefits of parks, outdoors and nature #health #physicalactivity #design #ageing #olderadults #Agefriendly
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Do you want to design an inclusive age-friendly recreational space? CONTAC US #agefriendly #ageing #physicalactivity #designs #landscape
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The built environment and recreational park design can impact on engagement in physical activity. Create active spaces for all age groups not just children, read here more
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AbstractBackground. This study investigated how different spaces within multigenerational local parks are being used by older people and other age groups.M
Nearly one third of adults worldwide did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, global study in @LancetGH suggests. Explore the data 👉 https://t.co/NH8HfBRwVS
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Thank you: @StateTrustees @BaysideCouncil @KnoxCC @FrankstonCity @cityofballarat @BanyuleCouncil @Boroondara @Lark_Industries @plavictas #age-friendly #ageing
We ❤️ our Seniors Exercise Parks - now here's the evidence that many older people ❤️ them too! https://t.co/oX39MQEpR2
#OlderPeople #Seniors #OutdoorExerciseParks #HealthyAgeing #PhysicalActivity #Socialisation #Wellbeing #QualityofLife
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