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Ending Homelessness - A Housing-Led Approach
The Programme for Government 2011, contains a commitment to ending long term homelessness and the need to sleep rough by implementing a ‘housing first’ approach and to strengthen preventative services.
2012
Downsizing in Later Life: Myths and Realities Concerning the Movement of Older People in the Housing Market
In Australia, ‘downsizing’ has become a popular term to explain the movements of older people in the housing market.
2012
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Housing an ageing population: lessons from North America
Research has shown that the preference for the vast majority of people is to remain living in their own homes as independently as possible as they age. I was keen to discover how ageing in place is facilitated in the USA and Canada as well as learn about the housing options for those who wish/need to move.
2012
China’s Rapidly Aging Population Creates Policy Challenges In Shaping A Viable Long-Term Care System
In China, formal long-term care services for the large aging population have increased to meet escalating demands as demographic shifts and socioeconomic changes have eroded traditional elder care.
We analyze China’s evolving long-term care landscape and trace major government policies and private-sector initiatives shaping it.
2012
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A study of the Housing and Support needs of Older People in Herefordshire
This research sought to understand the overall needs of older people
in the administrative area of Herefordshire and any differences that existed between the local housing market areas.
2012
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Open For Inspection? Private rental stress in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne
This research study was designed to explore the issues that relate to private rental and people on a low income using three sources for data collection:
• A review of the literature and policy environment surrounding private rental in Australia and Victoria
• A collection of quantitative data from service providers and government agencies.
• Interviews to explore the experiences of individuals, se
2011
Ending Homelessness among Older Adults and Elders through Permanent Supportive Housing
The combination of issues typically associated with homelessness such as mental health and substance abuse with those related to aging such as reduced mobility and a need for assistance with daily activities is requiring that elder housing and services providers develop creative solutions.
2011
Aging in Place in Israel
Aging in place means that people continue to live in their own homes in their community and in their natural environment, for as long as they are able and interested in doing so.
There are two aims, which underlie the approach supporting and encouraging aging in place.
2011
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A good place to grow older – the Hungarian case
The ageing of the society is a well-documented phenomenon in Hungary. In 1990 the population 65+ constituted 13.2% of the society. By 2009 the rate has grown to 16.4%. By 2050 population projection predicts 29.4% for Hungary.
There is an urgent need in the adaptation of the current social care policies to follow the demographic and social changes.
2011
Secure occupancy in rental housing: conceptual foundations and comparative perspectives
This report is concerned with the nature of housing occupancy for households that rent, particularly low-income and vulnerable households.
2011
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."