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The most rapidly growing group of homeless Australians – it’s not who you expect
According to analysis of Census data by the Equality Rights Alliance, between 2011 and 2016 the number of homeless people in Australia rose from more than 102,000 people to more than 116,000. That’s an increase of nearly 14 percent.
However, during this same period the number of homeless women over 55 years old increased by 31 percent.
2018
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Ageing with no address
This presentation looks at trends in homelessness for the Australian population aged 55 years and over, using Census data from 2006, 2011 and 2016.
2018
Russia's elderly live rough lives, and the state offers almost no help, but officials say everything is about to change
Responding to widespread criticism of the government’s plan to raise the retirement age, Russia’s state-controlled media has been busy telling readers how important it is to live vigorously into old age.
In reality, Russia is a particularly hard place to grow old. When judged on life expectancy and mental well-being, Russia falls to 86th place.
2018
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Study protocol: healthy urban living and ageing in place (HULAP): an international, mixed methods study examining the associations between physical activity, built and social environments for older adults the UK and Brazil
The ability to ‘age in place’ is dependent on a range of inter-personal, social and built environment attributes, with the latter being a key area for potential intervention. There is an emerging body of evidence that indicates the type of built environment features that may best support age friendly communities.
2018
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Elder Cohousing - Research and Resources
International resources and research on co-housing and the elderly.
2018
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Ageing with Choice: Future directions for seniors housing 2019–2024
The western Australian Government's Ageing with Choice document provides direction over the next five years to improve housing choice and outcomes for older Western Australians. Ageing with Choice recognises that everyone ages differently. Housing needs in older age are driven by changes in health, financial or family circumstances, rather than numerical age.
2018
Older single SA women facing homelessness and housing stress
Single women aged over 60 are becoming increasingly vulnerable to housing stress and insecurity and while the factors leading to homelessness are often complex, consistent trends have been emerging with this group in our community.
2018
A Qualitative Analysis of an Age Friendly Community Initiative
This article examines an age-friendly community initiative in Tallahassee, Florida where, although the planning process allowed information to be gathered efficiently, inclusion of a wider public was prevented by the narrow approach, lack of resources, centralized decision-making, and strategic selection of stakeholders.
2018
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We need to talk about ageing - and it's about far more than the NHS
By 2050, 25% of the UK population will be over 65 – many living in solitude.
2018
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Older Renters in the Western Australian Private Rental Sector: Strategies to enhance housing security for WA's older renters
More people are reaching retirement age without owning a home, and the number of older people residing in the private rental market is increasing.
2018
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."