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Older Women's Housing - Pilot Program
In Australia, one of the most disadvantaged demographic profiles is to be ‘old, single, poor, female and in private rental accommodation’.
This paper, from the Women's Property Initiatives, looks at ways in which we can address the growing social inequality in this cohort.
2019
11 types of senior living options
As baby boomers have reached retirement age, they’ve recognized the need for more retirement living options than their parents had. This US article examines 11 different options for senior living.
2019
Housing Choices for Older Women
There has been an 88% growth in women over 55 years accessing homelessness services in NSW over the last 3 years.
This presentation examines the housing needs of older women; housing design principles; and effective housing solutions for this this growing cohort of the Australian population.
(National Housing Conference 2019, Darwin)
2019
CCRC Lasell Village Helps Propel Age-Friendly University Movement
Lasell Village is a Boston-area continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that is on the leading edge of several senior housing trends, notably intergenerational living and university partnerships.
2019
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The devastating biological consequences of homelessness
Understanding why living on the street seems to cause rapid aging could help homeless people — and governments.
Researchers at UCSF are trying to understand the biological effects of homelessness in older people.
2019
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Housing and Care for Older Women Policy Brief
Aged care policy emphasises “staying at home” with support services designed to help people remain in the community for longer. There are also expectations that older people will change their housing as they adapt to their changing needs, enabling better access to aged care and support.
2019
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WEL NSW Women and Housing Policy
This is the Women's Electoral Lobby policy statement on women and housing in Australia.
Women’s economic and other inequality creates disadvantage in accessing housing, including housing insecurity and homelessness.
2019
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Vulnerable Private Renters: Evidence and Options
Australia’s private rental market has worked well for most people, most of the time.
However, this masks a deterioration in overall housing affordability for vulnerable renters. With vulnerable renters — those who are experiencing social and economic disadvantage — the story is more nuanced.
2019
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My Home My Place: Housing Needs of Older People Living in a Rural Community
The My Home, My Place project is a step towards understanding and addressing the housing needs of older people in rural areas, and a useful resource for anyone involved or interested in social or community housing for senior people.
Guiding the design and delivery of this project were key objectives:
- to identify good practice in the provision of housing for older people living in a rural and re
2019
Co-living for older people – stakeholder views
New models of co-living for older people have recently emerged in the UK, echoing a growing interest in alternative housing solutions.
The aim of this project was to understand the risks and benefits of these housing models and their potential for wider use to support older people.
2019
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."