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UK housing crisis is hitting older people too, not just the young
Britain’s housing shortage is never far from the top of the political agenda.
2017
Creating Age-Friendly Communities Through the Experiences of Villages: Summary of Longitudinal Member Outcomes
This report summarizes the results of a longitudinal survey that assessed changes over time in self reported outcomes of Village members.
2017
Rise in Older Women Now Couch Surfing or Sleeping in Their Car
Imagine reaching the age of 55 and having to choose between couch surfing or sleeping in your car each night. This is the situation for thousands of older women in Australia.
Last year 1,618 women aged over 50 who presented at homelessness services were couch surfing according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.
This number has risen by 83% in the last four years.
2017
The Impact on Health of Homelessness
The relationship between homelessness, health and wellbeing in later life is not documented to the same extent as for younger populations. Studies indicate that existing health conditions are exacerbated by homelessness, and that older people experiencing homelessness are more likely to suffer from depression or dementia.
2017
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Alternative accommodation models in later life
A review of a number of alternative accommodation models for seniors with links to specific projects in Australia and the US.
2017
Ageing and homelessness: solutions to a growing problem
This report compiles existing research and data to present an overview of the current issues around ageing and homelessness in Australia. The report explores the precursors and drivers of homelessness for older people, and also provides solutions and recommendations to respond to the growing problem.
2017
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What can Australia learn from Finland's housing solution?
Eoin O'Sullivan, editor of the European Journal of Homelessness, says that Finland had investigated the issue of homelessness and decided "it's not that complex".
"They said 'the first thing we need to deal with people's issues is housing', so they built a lot of housing for homeless people,"
2017
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2017 Rental Affordability Snapshot
This eighth annual Rental Affordability Snapshot by Anglicare Australia comes at a time where there seems to be, finally, a universal agreement that there is a housing affordability crisis. As is shown by the consistency of our findings over the last eight years, this discussion is only just catching up to what many Australians have experienced for a much longer time.
2017
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Housing requirements for a ageing society
Various countries in the world have been experiencing a rapid ageing in population.
2017
AAA Housing for Older Australians- making it affordable, accessible, appropriate
COTA Australia 2017 National Policy Forum.
The key understanding that underpinned the entire day’s discussions is that secure housing is fundamental to wellbeing.
2017
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."