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Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing: From Promise to Practice
There is a growing interest among senior housing providers in intergenerational programming as a vehicle for connecting residents to the broader community, enhancing well-being for both youth and older adults, reducing ageism, and preparing an aging workforce.
2017
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Sometimes It Takes A 'Village' To Help Seniors Stay In Their Homes
Chicago's Englewood Village is an organization that connects low-income older adults on the city's South Side with services from nutrition to job assistance to home repair. It was established to help older people age in place by accessing welfare services and community support.
2017
Number of homeless elderly people surges by 100 per cent in seven years
The number of elderly people becoming homeless in England has surged by 100 per cent in seven years.
2017
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What do single, older women want? Their ‘own little space’ (and garden) to call home, for a start
The “great Australian dream” of owning your own home is rapidly proving to be an illusion for many in the early 21st century.
In an environment of exceedingly high house prices, groups who don’t have secure, long-term employment are at risk of homelessness, particularly as they age.
2017
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Housing policies for the elderly: why should we care?
In aging societies, housing responses for the elderly are of increasing importance. This article analyzes the impact of the place of residence and deals with the problem of housing policies from the perspective of an elderly person.
The study suggests that community dwelling elderly have significantly higher quality of life and experience less loneliness.
2017
Assessing Future Potential Demands for Older Person's Care Homes and Dementia Housing in London
This study was undertaken in 2017 to provide background information to the emerging London Plan. It updates borough based benchmarks of demand for specialist older persons housing which accompanied Further Alterations to the London Plan. Specialist older persons housing refers to self-contained accommodation and includes extra care and assisted living type schemes.
2017
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Five reasons why facilities may not be future of aged care
Current trends suggest that the changes in aged care in Australia that we’ve seen so far are just the tip of the iceberg, Aged care is undergoing a revolution. This article looks at reasons why aged care is already taking on a new meaning and why aged services may not be associated with discrete facilities in the future, but rather seamlessly integrated within neighbourhoods.
2017
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The ageing population will change demand for housing. In particular, it is likely that more adaptable and specialised housing will be needed.
Statistics relating to the UK's ageing population and the issues around housing that will need to be addressed promptly.
2017
It's Time for Federal Regulation of Retirement Villages
As Australia’s population ages, increasing numbers of seniors move to a growing number of retirement villages.
2017
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'We're so far behind': Canada unprepared for housing needs of rising senior population
As the number of seniors continues to grow, experts say Canada is failing to prepare for the housing and home care needs of an aging population. Statistics Canada 2016 census figures revealed that the country recorded its greatest increase in the proportion of seniors. This increase will have implications on future policy making, in particular the housing needs of the elderly.
2017
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."