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Living Arrangements of Older Adults in China: The Interplay Among Preferences, Realities, and Health
This article uses the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey to examine the dynamics of living arrangements among the elderly in China.
The author explores what factors are related to living arrangement preference. In addition, the author looks at a relatively unexplored measure— “living arrangement concordance”—having a match between preferred and actual living arrangements.
2011
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Age-specific housing and care for low to moderate income older people
This report presents the final findings of a national, interdisciplinary research project
into age specific housing for lower income older Australians.
2011
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The effect of housing on the mental health of older people: the impact of lifetime housing history in Whitehall II
Self-reported mental health generally improves by early old age, but social class differences in anxiety and depression increase with age. In this UK study, social inequalities in both self-reported mental health and general health increased in early old age, as the rate of improvement in mental health was less for those in the lower employment grades.
2011
Pathways into Adult Homelessness
This article has two aims. First, from all the diversity and complexity of homeless people’s lives, we identify five ideal typical pathways into adult homelessness, using a modified version of the analytical scheme proposed by Johnson (2006).
2011
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Lifetime Neighbourhoods
It is increasingly recognised that it is not just our homes, but also the neighbourhoods where we live that have a significant role in keeping us well and independent as we grow older.
2011
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The care of older people in Japan: myths and realities of family ‘care’
A history of aged care in Japan.
This survey of care for older people in Japan has revealed some of its complexities, deeply rooted in the legacy of paternalistic and familistic nationalism, traditional values of filial piety, and the persistent stigma associated with institutionalisation and public welfare.
2011
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Living Arrangements of the Elderly in China: Evidence from CHARLS
Population is rapidly aging in China. The number of people 60+ is expected to reach 30% of the population in 2050. Unlike developed countries where almost all elderly have access to social security, family has been the main source of support for Chinese elderly, especially in rural areas where the majority of Chinese elderly reside.
2011
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Evaluating Extra Care Housing for Older People in England: A Comparative Cost and Outcome Analysis with Residential Care
The appropriate response to the housing and care needs of an ageing population is much debated in the policy and practice literature in England, alongside considerations of how to ensure affordable and sustainable funding.
2011
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Ageing in what place? The experience of housing crisis and homelessness for older Victorians
Australia is facing signicant demographic shifts over the next decade as the population grows and ages.
2011
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Institute for Aging Research study finds Boston's elderly homeless sicker than others
A striking portrait of the health of Boston's elderly homeless population is emerging from a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
2011
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."