Aged Care
Learn to Innovate – European lessons on designing for ageing well
This ongoing research to develop innovative senior living schemes in towns and cities in the UK looks at examples in Denmark and The Netherlands.
Observations from two urban care homes in Copenhagen, that actively encourage social connection through the provision of shared and social spaces.
2018
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Sustainable residential housing for senior citizens - contemporary projects
This paper conforms to themes relating to the shaping of sustainable built environment. It tackles issues connected with the implementation of sustainable solutions in residential housing for senior citizens.
2018
Housing and Ageing: Linking strategy to future delivery for Scotland, Wales and England 2030
Our goal was to create a set of co-designed recommendations for the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, which would identify specific priorities and recommendations for the housing and ageing agenda – as a driver to get housing ready for the increasing future generations of older people.
2018
'A collective denial': Why are France's elderly treated so badly?
France has a reputation for being one of the best places to grow old, in part due to its high quality of life, excellent health care and having one of the world’s longest life expectancies.
2018
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Living Alone in Later Life: A Global Perspective
A global study of the increase in older people living alone.
2018
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Demographic trends: How will an aging population affect transport planning and urban regeneration?
The UK’s population is getting older. The latest government figures show that in 2016, 18% of people were aged 65 and over, and 2.4% were aged 85 and over. This paper looks at some planning implications for urban renewal, including housing and transport, when it comes to this demographic trend.
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
What constitutes a good place to age? A qualitative exploration of the concept of home in varied aging contexts
This research explores Chinese older adults’ perceptions of home in varied aging contexts and assesses the process of obtaining a feeling of home after relocation in an old age.
Two sets of qualitative data were drawn for the study: one collected in Atlanta, Georgia to understand Chinese older immigrants’ home-making experiences in the U.S.
2017
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How the Dutch Lead the Way in Senior Housing Innovation
Out of the box thinking is what it will take to truly house and nurture various special populations. When looking at real estate development strategies, housing companies should be thinking about how design might help foster a better living environment.
2017
Projections and Implications for Housing a Growing Population: Older Households 2015-2035
In the US, over the next twenty years, the population aged 65 and over is expected to grow from 48 million to 79 million.
2017
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