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An effective homelessness services system for older Australians
This research is part of a wider AHURI Inquiry into an effective homelessness service system and this project is focussed on the following questions:
• What is the appropriate balance between early intervention, prevention and crisis services for older homeless people, and between specialist and mainstream services, in order to provide the most efficient and effective response to this group’s need
2019
'One rent increase from disaster’ Older renters living on the edge in Western Australia
Recent trends in Australia indicate homelessness and the risk of homelessness is increasing for low income older households.
The Ageing on the Edge Project is a five year initiative (2016–2020) that aims to gather evidence and conduct research that supports a compelling need for better housing and support services for older people. This is the third report produced as part of this project.
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement
This article discusses the Irish Government's 2019 Joint Policy Statement “Housing Options for our Ageing Population".
The Statement reaffirms the strong Government commitment to policies that support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible.
The Statement plans to make an invaluable contribution in helping to meet th
2019
Homelessness grows for older women aged 55+
The Women’s Electoral Lobby has called on Commonwealth and State governments to respond Australia’s homelessness crisis for women, who are often invisible and amongst the poorest and most vulnerable of those experiencing homelessness. Older women aged 55 and over are the fastest growing cohort of homeless people, with numbers increasing by 31% between 2011 and 2016.
2019
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Service provision for older homeless people with memory problems: a mixed-methods study
Objectives and study design:
This 24-month UK study was designed to
(1) determine the prevalence of memory problems among hostel-dwelling homeless older people and the extent to which staff are aware of these problems;
(2) identify help and support received, current care and support pathways;
(3) explore quality of life among older homeless people with memory problems;
(4) investigate service
2019
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Living on the Street: Only Option for Some of Cuba’s Elderly
The number of homeless people is growing in Havana, as well as in the rest of the country. This article looks at the reasons behind the increase in older people facing homelessness.
2019
Older women the new face of homelessness
Older women have emerged as one of the most vulnerable groups in relation to housing insecurity and homelessness in Australia in recent years. They are not a group that is historically associated with homelessness and indeed, many older women have never been homeless before.
2019
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Lessons from overseas: the future impact of retiree renters
Aged care providers and governments need to plan now for the impact of lifelong renters on the financial models driving the industry. Downsizing from a family home to a smaller dwelling then into a retirement village and later to aged care if required, is a familiar path.
However, baby boomers’ high expectations for life after retirement are shaping fresh approaches within the sector.
2019
Housing in an ageing Australia: Nest and nest egg?
This brief is in three parts. Part one tackles the dynamics of the housing purchase in working life, describing the patterns of housing tenure across generations, demographic and market dynamics, the likely future effects of demography on housing demand, and the policies that can affect home purchase outcomes, particularly taxes.
2019
Rental Affordability Index 2019
Rental affordability for single pensioners is alarmingly poor. Across
the nation, the single pensioner household is facing Severely
Unaffordable and Extremely Unaffordable rents.
2019
Themes:
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."