Ageing Population

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.
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

Agile housing for an Ageing Australia

By 2055, Australia’s 65+ population will have doubled and, if current strategies are followed, it is likely that the housing available will be inappropriate. Today’s housing stock will still be in use yet few developers and designers are capitalising on the potential of agile housing and, more broadly, the creation of age-friendly neighbourhoods.
2016

Co-living is perfect to house ageing populations

Co-living complexes aren't just for millennials – they could also be used to house the growing population of senior citizens. It could be said that current housing options for older people, from retirement communities to nursing homes, are "storage devices" that create social segregation.
2016

Creating a home for eldercare using the ‘Green House’ design concept

The institutional feel of the “nursing home” our parents/grandparents may have spent time in is no longer considered acceptable. The design for eldercare facilities must become increasingly compelling. The Green House is one promising concept.
2016

Home sweet home? The gap between housing supply and demand for an ageing population

Recent UK research has highlighted the very real crisis in housing. The dearth of available, affordable housing reflects a decline in investment from both the private and public sector.
2016

Sheffield Older People’s Independent Living (OPIL) Housing Strategy 2017-2021

This strategy sets out how we plan to meet the housing needs and aspirations of Sheffield’s increasingly diverse and growing older population.
2016

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 maintaining good mental and physical health.
2016

In Germany, retirees have found a novel way to avoid being alone

Germany’s population is Europe’s oldest, second only to Japan globally. Today’s seniors are living vastly different lives than the previous generations. They are more likely to be on their own, live longer after retirement, and spend those years in better shape.
2016

Neighbourhood Support and Aging-in-Place Preference Among Low-Income Elderly Chinese City-Dwellers

Aging-in-place (AIP) refers to “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level” ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014 ). Promoting AIP is a policy objective for both developed and developing countries ( World Health Organization, 2007 ).
2016
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