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90 Day Design Innovation in Social Housing Project – Case Study
Housing that supports health, wellbeing and independence for older people is an important aspect of developing South Australia’s capacity as an age friendly state.
Between December 2016 and March 2017, Office for the Ageing (OFTA) undertook a 90 Day Design Innovation in Social Housing Project to discover how housing and precinct design can respond to the needs of older Housing SA tenants as they
2017
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The funding and delivery of programs to reduce homelessness: the case study evidence
This research investigated how services supporting those experiencing homelessness are funded, and how different forms and levels of funding, together with diverse funding sources, impact on the delivery of homelessness assistance. This study is based on nine case studies focused on different service models, organisational forms and potential new ways of funding services for the homeless.
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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The Role of the Socio-Physical Environment on Aging in Place for Older Adults in Cohousing and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the influence of the physical and social environment of home and neighbourhood on aging in place processes among older adults in NORC and cohousing communities in Canada.
2017
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Housing equity withdrawal: Perceptions of obstacles among older Australian home owners and associated service providers
Housing wealth dominates the asset portfolios of the older population in Australia and many other countries. Given the anticipated spike in fiscal costs associated with population ageing, there is growing policy interest in housing equity withdrawal (HEW) to finance living needs in retirement.
2017
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Older people's housing, care and support needs in Greater Cambridge 2017-2036
Addressing the needs of a rapidly ageing population in both SCDC and Cambridge City will require decisive action. It is acknowledged in recent policy and research documents that to meet this challenge, a system of provision is required which includes and connects together the following five components:
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2017
Housing affordability crisis is bad for Gen Y but worse for Baby Boomers
Australia has the second-highest rate of poverty among those on pensions in all OECD nations. Our retirement system basically takes the inequality that exists in our society at the moment and then magnifies it in retirement.
2017
Housing Our Ageing Population
With an ageing UK population, older people are now key players in the wider housing market.
2017
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Cohousing Communities: A New Age-in-Place Lifestyle
A generally-acknowledged definition of cohousing is an intentional community with privately-owned homes clustered around a shared outdoor and indoor space. This article looks at the development of cohousing models for seniors in the US.
2017
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Preventing Evictions of Senior Tenants in the GTA
This paper presents our findings from conversations and consultations about the issue of seniors' evictions across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is intended as a starting point from which communities can move toward finding solutions to this growing issue.
2017
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."