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Going it alone: Single, low needs women and hidden homelessness
In early 2006 WISHIN (Women’s Information Support and Housing in the North) was approached by North East Housing Service (NEHS) who were concerned about the number of single women over 35, without dependents who were ringing their service for assistance and whom they were unable to assist.
2008
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The Cohousing Approach to 'Lifetime Neighbourhoods'
This UK fact sheet considers how local authorities can work with public and private sector partners to develop a cohousing approach towards the outcomes sought from the government’s national strategy on housing for an ageing society.
2008
Perceptions of Living Alone Among Older Adult Women
This exploratory study examines older women’s perceptions of living alone.
In recent decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who live alone, particularly older adults.
2008
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CoHousing for Stages of an Aging Britain
The use of diverse types of common interest/intentional communities has burgeoned over the past quarter century.
This paper will examine aspects of the particular legal environment for a nascent but growing CoHousing movement within the UK.
2007
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The consequences of divorce for financial living standards in later life
As the first generation that experienced high rates of divorce reaches retirement age, the number of older Australians who have experienced divorce at some point in their lives will increase dramatically in coming decades.
2007
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The New Housemates
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that about 500,000 women, or a little more than 1% of women 50 and older, currently live with a nonromantic housemate. Experts predict that this will be the norm instead of the exception.
2007
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Too Big to Ignore: Future Issues for Australian Women's Housing 2006-2025
This report was commissioned by the SA Women’s Housing Caucus to provide a picture of what housing for women in Australia will look like in 10 to 20 years time (i.e. from around 2015–2025).
2007
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Homelessness and Older Women in Australia
This report investigates the leading causes of homelessness among women, particularly those forty five and over. It examines the pathways in to and out of homelessness for older women and a large amount of documentation on this issue.
2006
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
Ageing-in-place? Intergenerational and intra-familial housing transfers and shifts in later life
Ageing populations create demands for higher expenditure on pensions and other government provided welfare and social benefits, leading to higher taxes falling on fewer workers.
2004
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."