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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.
Catherine Bigonnesse
2017
Themes:
Age Specific Housing, Co-housing, Ageing-in-Place, Health

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.
Rachel Ong, Siobhan Austen, Therese Jefferson, Marietta Haffner, Gavin Wood
2017
Themes:
Home Ownership

Ageing in Eastern Europe
Outline of presentation 1. Introduction. Definitions and key messages 2. Demographic transition 3. Family transition 4. Epidemiological transition 5. Distinctive features of population ageing in Eastern Europe 6. International Policy Frameworks on Ageing 7. National responses
Alexandre Sidorenko
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Policy

International aged care: a quick guide
Aged care, as it is known in Australia, is usually called ‘long-term care’ or ‘social care’ in other countries. It is organised, funded and delivered in many different ways. Not all countries provide public support, and levels of social protection (public coverage of care costs) vary widely.
Kate Roberts
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Health, Policy

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: 1.
Tom Archer, Stephen Green, David Leather, Lindsay McCarthy, Ian Wilson, David Robinson, Malcom Tait
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Age Specific Housing, Ageing-in-Place, Community, Health

Ageing Well: A Housing Manifesto
Most people want to age well at home, remaining part of their community and involved with family and friends.
Older People's Housing Champions
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Affordable Housing, Age Specific Housing

Housing Our Ageing Population
With an ageing UK population, older people are now key players in the wider housing market.
Local Government Association
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Age Specific Housing, Policy, Health

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.
Gordon Walker, Kashuo Bennett
2017
Themes:
Age Specific Housing, Ageing-in-Place, Co-housing

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.
Katie Plaizier, Renee Griffin
2017
Themes:
Older Women, Older Men, Private Rental

Australian demographic trends and implications for housing assistance programs
The study forecasted future expenditure on housing assistance programs; the additional outlays on ISPs due to asset test concessions to home owners; and the aggregate value of home owner tax subsidies. These three housing subsidy components are estimated to increase from $25 billion in 2011 to $32.8 billion in 2031.
2017
Themes:
Ageing Population

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