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Diversity in older age: Older homelessness
The characteristics of older homelessness can change rapidly over time and may differ significantly from place to place. This review will focus on older homelessness in England. In England older homelessness is currently on the increase and the number of older street-homeless has doubled in the five years from 2010 to 2015.
2017
Literature Review: Older women and housing in the ACT
Single older women comprise a rapidly growing cohort facing housing insecurity and the risk of
homelessness.
2017
Innovative Seniors' Housing Options
The number of seniors in Canada is growing to previously unseen proportions and, as a result, there will be a need to develop many different kinds of housing solutions that will meet their needs.
This article looks at a variety of innovative models in Canada and the US.
2017
Cohousing: an enduring idea but is it a new opportunity for older people?
New Zealand’s housing stock is relatively homogenous, poorly aligned with changing population needs and growing household diversity. There is evidence of problems in the delivery of appropriate housing for the ageing population.
2017
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Ageing in Eastern Europe
Outline of presentation
1. Introduction. Definitions and key messages
2. Demographic transition
3. Family transition
4. Epidemiological transition
5. Distinctive features of population ageing in Eastern Europe
6. International Policy Frameworks on Ageing
7. National responses
2017
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International aged care: a quick guide
Aged care, as it is known in Australia, is usually called ‘long-term care’ or ‘social care’ in other countries. It is organised, funded and delivered in many different ways. Not all countries provide public support, and levels of social protection (public coverage of care costs) vary widely.
2017
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Housing policies for the elderly: why should we care?
In aging societies, housing responses for the elderly are of increasing importance. This article analyzes the impact of the place of residence and deals with the problem of housing policies from the perspective of an elderly person.
The study suggests that community dwelling elderly have significantly higher quality of life and experience less loneliness.
2017
Ageing Well: A Housing Manifesto
Most people want to age well at home, remaining part of their community and involved with family and friends.
2017
Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing: From Promise to Practice
There is a growing interest among senior housing providers in intergenerational programming as a vehicle for connecting residents to the broader community, enhancing well-being for both youth and older adults, reducing ageism, and preparing an aging workforce.
2017
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Sometimes It Takes A 'Village' To Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes
Chicago's Englewood Village is an organization that connects low-income older adults on the city's South Side with services from nutrition to job assistance to home repair. It was established to help older people age in place by accessing welfare services and community support.
2017
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."