Korea
'Forgotten': South Korea's elderly struggle to get by
About half of South Korea's elderly live in relative poverty, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The traditional social structure, which saw children looking after their parents, has broken down. There is a growth in the number of homeless elders as a result .
2015
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Why Do People Move to Cohousing Communities in Sweden? - Are there any Significant Differences Between the +40 Cohousing and the Mixed-Age Cohousing?
This research aims to investigate the motivation of moving to cohousing communities in Sweden, and to find out if there are any significant differences according to two different cohousing types; between the +40 cohousing and the mixed-age cohousing.
Notable differences in demographic and dwelling variables are found between the two groups.
2013
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Exploring People’s Preferences for Co-housing after Retirement using Choice Based Conjoint Analysis in Korea
In Korea, starting mid-1990s, issues concerning aging society grew. Since 2000 housing researchers in Korea have recognized these social issues as needs for new form of living. In this context, Co-housing has been received special attentions as an alternative living space for aged people in Korean society.
2013
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."