Housing Transitions: Older People’s changing housing needs

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the findings that relate to older people remaining in, or moving from, their home in later life. This summary will highlight the implications for housing information and options, home adaptations and the appropriateness of housing in relation to older people’s well-being and independence. The contents of this paper will therefore be relevant to various audiences who are interested in the field of older people’s housing issues including central/local government, housing providers and third sector/support organisations. The paper examines changes in older people’s home circumstances including: - the experience and impact of moving; - the factors that help or hinder moving; - staying put