EDRA50 Special Edition 4: Community By Design in Japan
Listen into my conversation with neurosurgeon and horticultural therapist Kenshi Nishino and Aya Yoshikawa, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Population Health and Aging at Texas A7M University. We talk about the built environment’s crucial role in intergenerational health, and Dr Nishino’s plan to best serve his community.
Read more about this project and see pictures here.
About your host…
Nichole Kain, OTR/L, MA, CAPS
About your host: Nichole Kain is a researcher and consultant focused on aging-friendly community planning, residential universal design, and person-centered analysis of the built environment. Her work is based in solid research and guided by a deep appreciation for the power of place and importance of personal choice.
Nichole is the founder of Home and Place Project. With an educational background in occupational therapy, environmental gerontology, community planning, and training as a certified aging in place specialist. She helps decision makers create homes and places that promote intergenerational wellness.
To connect, collaborate, or just learn more about Nichole and her work, please visit: www.homeandplaceproject.com
Want to be social? You can also find Nichole on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Written transcript coming soon…
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