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Submission to the Parliament of Victoria Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into the retirement housing sector
The policy challenge for housing an ageing population is how to sustain and enhance wellbeing across an individual’s life, while at the same time reducing the inequalities within each
generation, and ensuring an equitable allocation of resources between the generations.6
2016
Aging in the 'Right' Place
Older US adults consistently report a desire to stay in their current homes as they age, which has given rise to the phrase “aging in place.” Indeed, an AARP survey in 2014 found that 88% of those 65 and older agreed that they would like to stay in their homes as long as possible.
There are good reasons to stay in one's own home, but, there are also many reasons that it may not be the best o
2016
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Homelessness and Older People
According to the ABS, 14,851 people aged 55+ were experiencing
homelessness on Census night 2011. People aged 55+ consist of
only 7% of clients accessing specialist homelessness services in 2014– 15. This is partly due to the service system design but also indicates that is a lack of beds for older Australians within the homelessness service system.
2016
Cohousing: a solution for the Elderly? Innovative housing solutions to address the challenges of an ageing society
Italian social protection expenditure dedicates several resources to old age. However, welfare services are not sufficient anymore for satisfying the large and complex demand of the aging population.
2016
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Innovative Public-Private Models to Enhance Aging in Place in the United States
With advanced age, people are more likely to confront challenges to their physical health, mental health, economic security, housing, and access to supports. These challenges threaten people’s ability to age in place, which is the preference of many older people.
2016
How to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Older Adults
Older adults are at greater risk of homelessness than at any time in recent history.The population is aging, and more adults are
aging into poverty. At the same time, housing is becoming more unaffordable and the costs of necessities like health care are rising, leaving older adults at risk of poverty and homelessness.
2016
On the Edge: the Financial Situation of Older Renters in the Private Rental Market in Sydney
In this study, based mainly on 17 in‐depth interviews, I explore the financial implications of being an older private renter in Sydney. I illustrate that there are three key factors which determine their degree of financial stress – the actual rent being paid; the degree of support from family members and whether the older renter is living in a single or couple household.
2016
The adequacy of the Age Pension in Australia: An assessment of pensioner living standards
The Age Pension in Australia is inadequate.
It fails to provide a decent standard of living for approximately 1.5 million older Australians who rely on it as their main source of income. Some pensioners are taking drastic measures in order to make ends meet – they are turning off hot water in summer, blending food because they can’t afford a dentist and choosing between food and medication.
2016
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The Social Housing Ageing & Disability Crisis
Allied to the UK's rapidly ageing population and the rising number of people developing dementia, the need to provide safe social housing for those who are older and/or disabled is becoming increasingly urgent and intense.
A major piece of recent research by the Smith Institute forecasts that by 2034 there will be 170,000 more residents with mobility problems living in housing association pr
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Aging in Community: Inside the Senior Cohousing Movement
For seniors who want to age in a supportive community environment, cohousing is an exciting alternative to traditional options such as retirement homes and assisted living centres.
This article is a discussion about the current state of senior cohousing with Anne P. Glass, professor and gerontology program coordinator at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
2016
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."