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Ageing in Place Today in Europe & Asia
looking at the challenges of a rapidly ageing population in Europe and Asia.
2015
Housing an Ageing Population
The UK's ageing society presents massive challenges for the wider economy. The effects from our ageing society are only just beginning to play out on the wider economy but the effects on the housing market are more apparent, with a market that is deeply unequal.
It would be politically, socially and ethically wrong to force people from their homes.
2015
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What are the pathways to homelessness in old age?
A discussion on the pathways into older homelessness in Canada.
2015
Report on the Housing and Support Needs of Cluid's Older Tenants
Clúid Housing is an independent not-for profit charity that develops and provides high quality, affordable housing for people who cannot afford to buy their own home or pay for private rented housing. Clúid currently owns or leases approximately 5,200 homes across the country.
In 2014 we decided to develop an Older Persons’ Housing Strategy.
2015
Salem for All Ages
In February 2015, Jewish Family & Children’s Service launched Salem for All Ages, a community-based project designed to build awareness of what it means to be an age-friendly city. Through a series of outreach events and information-gathering activities, this project focused on answering two key questions: What makes Salem a good place to grow older?
2015
The voices of midlife women facing housing insecurity in Victoria, Australia
Single, older women in the State of Victoria, Australia have emerged as a group experiencing housing insecurity and being highly vulnerable to homelessness in their old age. A sizable demographic cohort, it is a group that could overwhelm the existing homelessness service system. One of the most surprising aspects of this trend is their propensity to be tertiary educated.
2015
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Key characteristics of age-friendly cities and communities: a review.
The world is currently experiencing two demographic transitions: population ageing and urbanisation.
2015
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Older, single women are the new face of homelessness, says Anglican report
Older single women are the new face of homelessness in Australia, welfare group Anglicare has revealed in a new report that looks at the groups falling through the cracks in society.
The State of the Family report, released on Monday, found that older single women were much more vulnerable to poverty and homelessness due to lower workplace participation, lifelong unpaid caring responsibilities an
2015
The Future of Housing for Older Australians
The demand for seniors housing is expected to increase significantly in line with the ageing of the population over the coming decades. Broad changes to the housing situations of older people and the household structures in which they live have significant implications for successful ageing.
2015
Ending and Preventing Older Women's Experience of Homelessness in Australia
Older, single women are increasingly vulnerable to housing stress, insecurity and homelessness.
2015
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."