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Sisters, other Catholics, care for elderly in Cuba
The need for care and accommodation for an ageing population of the poor in Cuba is being addressed by the Catholic Church. This article looks at two different care models.
2014
Security of tenure for the ageing population in Western Australia
The genesis of this research commenced several years ago as the impact of Western Australia’s ‘resources boom’ was becoming evident. Although that period augured in years of prosperity for some Western Australians, for many – especially those on lower and fixed incomes – the rising cost of living became problematic.
2014
The Next Housing Crisis: Aging Americans’ Homes
The US is facing a lack of affordable, physically-accessible and well-located homes for America’s aging population — especially those with low incomes.
2014
Older Women's Pathways out of Homelessness in Australia
This study examines pathways out of homelessness for older women in Australia. It seeks to understand the range of possible responses and program models that would assist in addressing their homelessness. It explicitly intends to inform the service sector.
2014
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Narratives of home and place: Findings from the Housing and Independent Living Study
As populations age, increased focus is given to the importance of enabling older people to age in place. The study reported in this paper explored the extent to which older people considered their homes and neighbourhoods to be ‘supportive’, and sought to increase understanding of the needs and experiences of older people and their expectations of future housing needs.
2014
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Public housing stock transfer — impacts and implications for local government final report
This is the Final Report of a project that examines the impact of the South Australian Government’s announced program of public housing stock transfers to the community sector on local governments.
The community housing sector in Australia is defined as not-for-profit housing and is made up of both larger and smaller organisations.
2014
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Making informed decisions on housing options: the value of advice and support for older people
The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which the provision of a UK government-backed, centralised advice and support service, named FirstStop, can assist older people in making informed decisions on ways to plan ahead as their housing and care needs change.
Drawing upon conceptual frameworks of residential decision making and through the use of in-depth interviews, the paper examin
2013
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Understanding Downsizing in Later Life and its Implications for Housing and Urban Policy
The ageing of the population is one of the major policy challenges of the 21st Century and has major implications for the future of Australian cities. Downsizing is often assumed as inevitable or necessary in housing and urban policy as a response to the ageing population, yet has been the subject of little research in Australia.
2013
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Aging in Place: Facilitating Choice and Independence
The paper looks at the ageing population in the US and what strategies are being considered to address the housing issues experienced by this cohort.
A combination of demographic and economic shifts is creating a large and growing need for affordable and age-appropriate housing opportunities.
Most seniors would prefer to age in place; home modifications are critical to this process, but the cos
2013
Housing our Ageing Population
The UK housing market is delivering much less specialist housing for older people than is needed.
2013
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."