The Gerontologist

The 'Village' Model: A Consumer-driven Approach for Aging in Place
This US study examines the characteristics of the “Village” model, an innovative consumer-driven approach that aims to promote aging in place through a combination of member supports, service referrals, and consumer engagement.
Andrew Scharlach, Carrie Graham, Amanda Lehning
2011
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, The Village Model

Importance of the Home Environment for Healthy Aging: Conceptual and Methodological Background of the European ENABLE–AGE Project
Currently in Europe as well as in the United States, an increasing proportion of very old people remain living in their homes despite declines in physical and mental health.
Susanne Iwarsson, Hans-Werner Wahl, Carita Nygren, Frank Oswald, Andrew Sixsmith, Judith Sixsmith, Zsuzsa Szeman, Signe Tomsone
2007
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Health, Policy

The Achievements of a Multiservice Project for Older Homeless People
The aim of this article is to assess the ways in which older homeless people can be helped to return to more conventional accommodation and lives.
Anthony M Warnes, Maureen Crane
2000
Themes:
Rough Sleeping, Older Men, Homelessness Prevention Services, Policy

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