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Growing and ageing population ‘highlights urgent need for housing investment’
New statistics showing Scotland’s population is to continue to increase and age is further evidence of the desperate need for more financial support for the housing sector.
Research shows that thousands of older people are stuck in unsuitable homes and are unable to downsize or adapt them to fit their needs.
2019
Lessons from overseas: the future impact of retiree renters
Aged care providers and governments need to plan now for the impact of lifelong renters on the financial models driving the industry. Downsizing from a family home to a smaller dwelling then into a retirement village and later to aged care if required, is a familiar path.
However, baby boomers’ high expectations for life after retirement are shaping fresh approaches within the sector.
2019
Service provision for older homeless people with memory problems: a mixed-methods study
Objectives and study design:
This 24-month UK study was designed to
(1) determine the prevalence of memory problems among hostel-dwelling homeless older people and the extent to which staff are aware of these problems;
(2) identify help and support received, current care and support pathways;
(3) explore quality of life among older homeless people with memory problems;
(4) investigate service
2019
Themes:
Why Do(n’t) People Move When They Get Older? Estimating the Willingness to Relocate in Diverse Ageing Cities
Two of the dominant processes shaping today’s European cities are the ageing and diversification of the population. Given that the range of action usually decreases in later life, the living environment around the place of residence plays an important role in the social integration of the older generation.
2019
Environmental Co-housing: A Way to Shovel Ageing, Environmental and Socioeconomic Issues
Lifestyle, technological and scientific advances have evolved providing a greater life expectancy. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people aged 65 or older is projected to grow from an estimated 524 million in 2010 to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050, with most of the increase in developing countries.
2019
A Home for the Ages: Planning for the Future with Age-Friendly Designs
England has a rapidly ageing society. Within five years the over 60s will make-up over 25% of its population, and this is a trend that is set to accelerate. Despite this, little thought has been given to how the housing need of the population is going to change.
This report focuses on those over the age of 55, as it is often the age at which residents qualify to enter retirement housing.
2019
Report calls for ‘innovative thinking’ to match housing to older people’s needs
Ireland's Minister of State has warned that within five years, half of all new apartments and one third of new housing would have to be suitable for older people.
2019
House-sitting on the rise for older people in financial stress or on verge of homelessness
The article looks at house-sitting as an option for the housing crisis faced by an increasing number of older people in Australia.
2019
What Comes After #MyMum – Preventing Homelessness Amongst Australia's Older Women
Older women now represent the fastest growing cohort of Australia’s homeless. In the ACT between 2016-17, women accounted for more than half of the people accessing specialist homelessness and housing services. Compounding an already precarious situation, older women will often find themselves at the mercy of the private rental market.
2019
‘I really have thought this can’t go on’: loneliness looms for rising numbers of older private renters
Loneliness is increasingly recognised worldwide as a critical social issue and one of the major health hazards of our time. Our research shows older private renters are at high risk of loneliness and anxiety. This is a growing concern as more Australians are renting housing later in life.
2019
Themes:
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."