Housing for Older People: Future Perspectives

As people age they spend more time in their own homes. This means that older people’s quality of life, and thus their health, can depend on the appropriateness of their home environment and the conditions in which they live. For many, living in adapted or specialist housing reduces reliance on health services and can contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing. Age Friendly Cities and Counties create the opportunities to establish a broad range of housing options which suit all needs and enable older people to stay independent for as long as possible.