Ageing Population

US Seniors Housing Statistics & Facts
By 2050, it is estimated that over a fifth of the population in the United States will be 65 years or older, compared to only 15.2 percent today. With a rapidly aging population, it is imperative that we start planning now for how we will house and care for the senior population in the future. Statista has compiled statistics on the housing the ageing population of the US.
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Age Specific Housing

Age-Integrated Communities: Aging in Place
Shifting demographics and changing housing and neighborhood preferences are transforming the real estate market in America. Generally, older adults are rejecting sprawl and demanding more compact, mixed-use, interesting, walkable, and vibrant communities. Many older Americans also want smaller, less expensive homes that are accessible to people and neighborhood amenities: they more strongly value
Paul Beyer
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Community, Lifetime Neighbourhoods, Retirement Housing

Homeless at home? Analysing the housing needs and insecurities of single, older, non-homeowning women
While it remains a relatively invisible issue in Australia, evidence is mounting that single, older women are increasingly at risk of housing insecurity and homelessness. This research looks at women’s housing preferences and aims to understand what makes them vulnerable to housing insecurity.
Olivia Nesbitt, Laurel Johnson
Themes:
Ageing Population, Older Women, Housing insecurity, Housing Affordability, Urban Planning, Policy

Housing and Older People: time for fresh thinking and new ideas
In 2001 the UK Government set out its vision in ‘Quality And Choice For Older People’s Housing: A Strategic Framework’. This stated that ‘ ... housing... can be the springboard that enables older people to remain involved and live their lives to the full.’ This paper examines the problems and provides action plans.
Care and Repair England
Themes:
Ageing Population, Age Specific Housing, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Co-housing, Retirement Housing

Community-based home care for older people Minimum standards of home care for older people in Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer-based programming in the Europe Zone
In June 2011, during the South Eastern Europe Home Care Conference in Montenegro, Red Cross Red Crescent Societies agreed on the recommendation to develop regional minimum standards for volunteer training in home care, also introducing psychosocial support, first aid and disaster management as an integral part of the basic training for volunteers. This document can be seen as a first step in the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Themes:
Aged Care, Ageing Population

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