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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
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
2017
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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.
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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Women over 60 the new face of Queensland homelessness, agency warns
Women over 60 are becoming the new high-risk group for homelessness as Queensland struggles to make up the shortfall caused by 49,000 fewer social houses being built since 2006.
2017
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Youths living with the elderly – a Finnish example
A pilot program in Finland sees a small group of young people live together with seniors in a Helsinki home, in return for spending a number of hours a week with their elderly neighbours.
The project aims to prevent homelessness in young people by helping them with secure and affordable housing, while at the same time increasing social interactions of the senior residents.
2017
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The Impact on Health of Homelessness
The relationship between homelessness, health and wellbeing in later life is not documented to the same extent as for younger populations. Studies indicate that existing health conditions are exacerbated by homelessness, and that older people experiencing homelessness are more likely to suffer from depression or dementia.
2017
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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
Ageing and homelessness: solutions to a growing problem
This report compiles existing research and data to present an overview of the current issues around ageing and homelessness in Australia. The report explores the precursors and drivers of homelessness for older people, and also provides solutions and recommendations to respond to the growing problem.
2017
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."