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Sustainable, age-friendly housing
One of the important aspects of gerontechnology is the study of
technology and ageing to ensure independent living remains possible in spite of the inevitable decline that comes with ageing.
2004
Independent Living Units: The Forgotten Social Housing Sector
Public and community housing are well documented as housing options for older people with relatively low value assets and low incomes. However, other not-for-profit (NFP) organisations also provide housing for this group.
2004
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Homeless Older Adults Research Project Executive Summary
Despite the increased focus on the homeless population in Canada, there is little empirical knowledge about the characteristics, circumstances, and service needs of older homeless adults.
The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of older adults who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in the City of Toronto.
2004
Coming of age: opportunities for older people under Supporting People
This UK report examines the challenges and proposes cost-effective solutions for Supporting People commissioners, their partner agencies and providers to meet the challenge of older homelessness.
The report considers the extent of the problem, routes into and out of homelessness and offers creative solutions.
2004
Challenges of cross-national housing research with older persons: lessons from the ENABLE-AGE project
This article discusses the cross-national project Enabling Autonomy, Participation, and Well-Being in Old Age: The Home Environment as a Determinant for Healthy Ageing.
Cross-national, interdisciplinary research always entails challenges, while those involving person-environment research have not yet been reported much in the literature.
2004
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Women and Homelessness: Innovative Practice and Exit Pathways
This paper reports on recently completed research on women’s transitions out of homelessness and the role of housing and associated support services in offering ‘independence’.
It will provide an overview of the research and the outcomes in the final report. The research sought to answer the following questions:
a. What kinds of housing and support services do homeless women utilize?
b.
2003
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Coping With Change: Comparing The Retirement Housing Decisions Of Older People.
As they age, older people are likely to spend significantly more time in their homes. Therefore the immediate surroundings and proximate environments play a vital role in how the older person adapts and copes with changes that occur with advancing age.
2003
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Research Update: Older People
An update on UK research being undertaken in a variety of areas relevant to homelessness and older adults.
Resettling Older Homeless People,
Older People in the Private Rented Sector,
Care-Home Residents’ Experiences of Relocation,
Older People’s Participation in Mental Health Research
2003
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Evaluation of the HUD Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Program
This is an evaluation of the HUD Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) demonstration program.
2003
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Housing options and independent living: sustainable outcomes for older people who are homeless
This research was undertaken on the premise that there is a lack of understanding about the needs of older homeless people in Australia, despite the fact that older people on fixed incomes in insecure housing are growing in number and are at particular risk of homelessness or the need for institutional care.
The research was guided by four questions: 1.
2003
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."