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At the crossroads in retirement: Older people at risk of homelessness
Australia is facing a large increase of older people who do not have housing security. A new report from Housing for the Aged Action Group’s Home at Last service, describes the housing crisis older people are facing every day.
2016
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Starting The Innovation Age: Baby Boomers’ perspectives on what it takes to age well
Our mission is to develop and spread solutions that improve
the experience of ageing, particularly amongst the so-called
‘baby boomers’. Our focus is on how we might ensure that
all people in Australia have the opportunity to age well, not
just those who can afford it.
2016
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Ageing in the Bush: An ageing in place strategy for Regional Western Australia
The State Wide Ageing in the Bush project was an initiative of the Regional Development Council of Western Australia with the objective to “identify aged care models for regional WA that will enable residents to age in their community”.
A number of models to address state wide issues have been developed.
2016
Housing conditions of Ireland’s older population: Implications for physical and mental health
A vital component of successful ageing is functional independence and good quality of life. Good housing conditions are important to maintaining good mental and physical health.
2016
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Housing for Older People: Future Perspectives
As people age they spend more time in their own homes. This means that older people’s quality of life, and thus their health, can depend on the appropriateness of their home environment and the conditions in which they live. For many, living in adapted or specialist housing reduces reliance on health services and can contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing.
2016
A Home for Life: Towards an older person’s housing strategy
Homes for Life: Towards an older person s housing strategy has been developed by a coalition of non - government organisations concerned about the increasing housing affordability crisis facing our ageing population. This roadmap brings together the key concerns of the major organisations assisting the most vulnerable older people in Victoria.
2016
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Housing conditions of Ireland’s older population - Implications for physical and mental health
A vital component of successful ageing is functional independence and good quality of life. Good housing conditions are important to maintain good mental and physical health.
2016
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Small area Indicators of Wellbeing for Older Australians (IWOA)
This work has identified a number of indicators of wellbeing for older people, and then brought these together into an index.
2016
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Building Affordable Elderly Housing: How New Zealand's planning system influences market outcomes
This paper explores the changing demographics of New Zealand’s elderly, the influence of the current planning system, and how planning has hindered the market’s ability to provide affordable elderly housing in areas of highest demand.
It will then consider how the recently introduced Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, through its recognition of the importance of affordable housing supply,
2016
Homelessness for older women a 'Sleeping Giant'
Ongoing research into a growing housing crisis among Australia’s ageing baby boomer women, especially in regional Australia, has identified the problem as a “sleeping giant”.
2016
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."