Professor Dr. Louise Meijering

Biography

Louise Meijering is a Professor of Health Geography at the University of Groningen, specializing in Gerontology. Her research focuses on the intersection of physical space and health among older adults, particularly emphasizing themes of place attachment, home-making, and well-being. She employs qualitative research methods and geographical analyses, including GIS, to address mobility and health literacy among target groups such as older adults and stroke survivors. Through her work, Meijering has contributed significantly to understanding how spatial factors influence health outcomes in aging populations. She is also a member of the Advisory Board at Ouderenfonds, focusing on improving the lives of older individuals. Louise is committed to participatory research approaches to ensure that the voices of her study participants are heard and considered in the findings and implications of her work.

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