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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
Presentations from The National Homelessness Conference, Melbourne 2018
The 2018 National Homelessness Conference, presenting the theme ‘Ending homelessness together’, delivered a wealth of evidence and information on ways to understand, reduce and alleviate homelessness. Over 800 delegates and more than 80 speakers participated across two very full days, exploring the underlying drivers of homelessness and the differing strategies on how best to overcome it.
2018
Ageing without a home
The reasons for the increase of homeless seniors are many - the size of our aged population is growing at a faster rate than ever; there's a chronic shortage of affordable housing in capital cities; there’s been an increase in the number of older people renting; and upward pressure on rent prices means can leave an older person at risk of losing their lease.
2017
Another lost opportunity for housing affordability
The 2017 budget highlights the government’s preference for cosmetic rather than consequential changes in housing policy.
On downsizing, the government has badged a giveaway to a small number of seniors as a housing affordability measure.
2017
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Between medical costs, food, seniors find it harder to make rent in Portland
Portland, Oregon's rising rents are seeing an increase in the homeless population, and those at risk of homelessness, particularly among the 55+population, which has seen a jump of 23% between 2013 - 2015.
A not-for-profit is trying to launch a test program to provide long-term vouchers to about 50 people on fixed incomes to help them cover their rent so they can stay in their apartment or m
2017
Metro-based retirees affected by housing affordability
The latest Milliman Retirement Expectations and Spending Profiles report found that those retires who rent privately in Sydney saw their annual cost of living two-thirds higher in order to enjoy the same life quality as homeowners.
2017
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What matters most to people in retirement villages and their transition to residential aged care
As older people age and become frail, their decline in independence and concomitant changing care needs may force them to move from retirement village to a residential aged care facility.
2017
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Retirement housing in Victoria: Working together - resident protections and industry viability
On 8 June 2017, 24 representatives from resident advocacy groups, universities, industry, ombudsman schemes, government agencies and regulators met in Melbourne at an Experts’ Forum to discuss the future of retirement housing regulation in Victoria.
The Experts’ Forum was convened to consider three key issues arising from the Inquiry’s final report:
• Reviewing the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (V
2017
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."