Ageing-in-Place
Aging in the 'Right' Place
Older US adults consistently report a desire to stay in their current homes as they age, which has given rise to the phrase “aging in place.” Indeed, an AARP survey in 2014 found that 88% of those 65 and older agreed that they would like to stay in their homes as long as possible.
There are good reasons to stay in one's own home, but, there are also many reasons that it may not be the best o
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Housing conditions of Ireland’s older population - Implications for physical and mental health
A vital component of successful ageing is functional independence and good quality of life. Good housing conditions are important to maintain good mental and physical health.
2016
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Washington: The Ideal Place to Grow Older
In the US, the majority of adults 65 and older want to stay in their own home and community as they age. Across the nation cities grapple with the needs of older adults. The nonprofit Milken Institute’s Best Cities for Successful Living report, found several cities to be ahead of the curve,
Washington is an example, with the growth of villages that support ageing in the community.
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Housing an Ageing Population
A presentation to the Community Housing Cymru Annual Conference 2016 focussing on key questions for designing and planning for the housing needs & choices of older people in Wales.
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Submission to the Parliament of Victoria Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into the retirement housing sector
The policy challenge for housing an ageing population is how to sustain and enhance wellbeing across an individual’s life, while at the same time reducing the inequalities within each
generation, and ensuring an equitable allocation of resources between the generations.6
2016
Home to Stay: Creating Quality Supportive Housing for Aging Tenants
Very little is known about the homeless aging population, referred to as the “invisible population” and even less is known about those aging in place within supportive housing and older/elderly adults in institutions who, if provided with long-term supportive services, would be able to return to the community.
2016
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Adopting the Lifelong Communities Initiative in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area
The older adult population in the US has been growing since 1950. The quality of life of older citizens may be reduced if adopted Lifelong Communities (LLC) initiative principles are executed poorly or not at all. The purpose of this case study was to describe and explore the experiences of local government officials in Atlanta, Georgia who have adopted LLC initiatives.
2016
Ageing in the Bush: An ageing in place strategy for Regional Western Australia
The State Wide Ageing in the Bush project was an initiative of the Regional Development Council of Western Australia with the objective to “identify aged care models for regional WA that will enable residents to age in their community”.
A number of models to address state wide issues have been developed.
2016
Do Villages Promote Aging in Place? Results of a Longitudinal Study
Villages are a new, grassroots, consumer-directed model in the US that aims to promote aging in place and prevent unwanted relocations for older adults.
Villages provide seniors with opportunities for social engagement, civic engagement, and an array of support services.
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Aging in Italy: The Need for New Welfare Strategies in an Old Country
Italy has the largest proportion of elderly citizens (aged ≥65) in Europe of 21.4%. Italy is conducting important studies on aging, both at the national and international level.
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