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Russia's elderly live rough lives, and the state offers almost no help, but officials say everything is about to change
Responding to widespread criticism of the government’s plan to raise the retirement age, Russia’s state-controlled media has been busy telling readers how important it is to live vigorously into old age.
In reality, Russia is a particularly hard place to grow old. When judged on life expectancy and mental well-being, Russia falls to 86th place.
2018
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We need to talk about ageing - and it's about far more than the NHS
By 2050, 25% of the UK population will be over 65 – many living in solitude.
2018
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Older Renters in the Western Australian Private Rental Sector: Strategies to enhance housing security for WA's older renters
More people are reaching retirement age without owning a home, and the number of older people residing in the private rental market is increasing.
2018
Presentations from The National Homelessness Conference, Melbourne 2018
The 2018 National Homelessness Conference, presenting the theme ‘Ending homelessness together’, delivered a wealth of evidence and information on ways to understand, reduce and alleviate homelessness. Over 800 delegates and more than 80 speakers participated across two very full days, exploring the underlying drivers of homelessness and the differing strategies on how best to overcome it.
2018
Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
The western Australian Government's Ageing with Choice document provides direction over the next five years to improve housing choice and outcomes for older Western Australians. Ageing with Choice recognises that everyone ages differently. Housing needs in older age are driven by changes in health, financial or family circumstances, rather than numerical age.
2018
Older single SA women facing homelessness and housing stress
Single women aged over 60 are becoming increasingly vulnerable to housing stress and insecurity and while the factors leading to homelessness are often complex, consistent trends have been emerging with this group in our community.
2018
A Qualitative Analysis of an Age Friendly Community Initiative
This article examines an age-friendly community initiative in Tallahassee, Florida where, although the planning process allowed information to be gathered efficiently, inclusion of a wider public was prevented by the narrow approach, lack of resources, centralized decision-making, and strategic selection of stakeholders.
2018
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A novel cohousing project for women and implications for loneliness
In the UK, some 14–17% of adults over 65 are lonely. Social isolation and the subjective experience of loneliness can increase the risk of poor health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, suicide, sleep problems and premature mortality. Cohousing is a form of grouped housing designed and managed by those who reside within it.
2018
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How we can design and build the right homes for the older people of today — and tomorrow
As the proportion of older people in populations around the world grows, so too does demand for age-appropriate housing.
In 2016, a UK study found that while many older people want to downsize, they often find they can’t.
2018
Life as an older renter, and what it tells us about the urgent need for tenancy reform
Reform in the private rental sector is essential. Growing numbers of Australians rent their housing and increasing proportions are expected to rent long-term. This makes it essential that private rental housing meets the need that every person has for a secure and affordable home. It is getting harder for older renters to find adequate, appropriate and secure housing.
2018
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."