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Almshouses: their role in housing policy
Almshouses are charitable organisations, some of which are also Registered Social landlords.
2016
Washington: The Ideal Place to Grow Older
In the US, the majority of adults 65 and older want to stay in their own home and community as they age. Across the nation cities grapple with the needs of older adults. The nonprofit Milken Institute’s Best Cities for Successful Living report, found several cities to be ahead of the curve,
Washington is an example, with the growth of villages that support ageing in the community.
2016
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Effectiveness of the homelessness service system
There is a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of individual homelessness services
and programs in terms of client outcomes. Overwhelmingly this evidence shows that individual services and programs are effective in bringing about positive housing and non- housing outcomesfor their clients; they are also cost-effective.
2016
Aging and Homelessness in a Canadian Context
There is a growing body of research examining the experiences of homeless older adults in Canada. Fourteen participants (11 males & 3 females) ages 46 to 57, recruited from the At Home / Chez Soi project in Winnipeg, completed individual semi-structured interviews exploring their experiences of homelessness.
Most participants reported lifelong intermittent homelessness.
2016
Future of an Ageing Population
The ageing population will change demand for housing in the UK. In particular,it is likely that more adaptable and specialised housing will be needed. Suitable housing can significantly improve life in older age, while unsuitable housing can be the source of multiple problems and costs. Homes will be increasingly used as places of work and care.
2016
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Time is running out to find solutions to housing problems faced by Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population
While there has been plenty of discussion on Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population, a solution to housing the elderly has yet to be identified so that a coherent policy can be implemented.
Figures indicate that by 2034, almost one-third of the population will be aged 65 or older, which will create huge demand to build quality housing for that group of people.
2016
Single Ageing Women & Housing Security: A Pilot Study of Women Living in the Cities of Unley and Salisbury
Ageing is a policy challenge for all levels of government within Australia, as it is for societies the world over. In many respects, Australia is in an enviable position with respect to ageing strategies, possessing comparatively strong health, welfare and superannuation systems, a relatively strong economy and a high standard of living.
2016
Housing for an Aging Population
We use the American Housing Survey to examine the distribution and occupancy of homes that have, or could be modified to have, accessibility features that allow seniors to successfully remain in the community as they age. Despite the aging population and the growing need for accessible housing, the U.S.
2016
Older Renters: The New Face of Poverty
Older private renters, especially those who are single and female, are the new face of poverty The number of older, single women in the private rental market increased by a massive 50 percent between the 2006 and 2011 ABS Censuses.
2016
An Emerging Research Strand: Housing Exclusion in Central and South East Europe
There was large-scale restructuring of welfare arrangements in
the post-soviet states of CEE and SEE in the post-transition years, with newly emerging social challenges including various forms of housing exclusion and homelessness.
This article summarises the state of research and some evidence in the CEE and SEE region.
2016
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."