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Still Kicking: Longevity and Ageing. The demographic climate change of our time.
1.8 million people aged over 85 in 2050. One in four people aged over 65 by 2056. Life expectancy at birth rising by 25 years in the last century. One million people with dementia by 2050. 85,000 more aged care places required in the next decade. Get the picture?
None of this is news. We have known about the trends in ageing and longevity for a while now.
2014
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Aging Population in China: Having a Senior Moment
The elderly care market in China is still in its infancy, despite the imminent demand of its rapidly aging population.
At present, almost all nursing homes are publicly funded. This article looks at the opportunities for International businesses to provide alternatives to this model.
2014
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Broke retirees take over Australia's caravan parks
An article looking at the rise in retirees choosing to live permanently in caravan parks.
Australia's expanding ranks of retirees, faced with skyrocketing house prices and inadequate savings, are set to boost demand for cheaper manufactured homes.
2014
Housing America's Older Adult's: Meeting the Needs of an Older Population
A discussion looking at the scale of public policy challenges needed in addressing the implications of the profound demographic shift occurring in the US and the steps to address the deficiencies in the housing stock, community preparedness, and the health care system vital to the national standard of living.
2014
Quality and choice for older people's housing: what can a new Private Rental Sector offer?
The past two years (2012-2013) have seen a growing interest in the potential role of a ‘new PRS’ in delivering quality housing and greater tenure choice ... with media interest, conferences and reports, a government Private Rented Sector Taskforce and funding for Build to Rent.
2014
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Work, care, retirement and health: Ageing "agendas"
This review examines existing literature regarding the ageing Australian population, increasing rates of women’s participation in paid work, the care economy and the retirement income system.
Australia’s ageing population makes the issue of how men and women approach retirement a pressing public pol icy issue.
2014
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Key issues for older Tasmanians
Tasmania currently has the highest proportion of older people in our state compared to all other jurisdictions in Australia. At present nearly one fifth of the Tasmanian population is aged 60 years and over.
2013
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The age structure of contemporary homelessness: Evidence and implications for public policy
This paper assesses the age composition of the sheltered homeless population and how the age of this population – both single adults and adults in families – have changed over the past two decades.
2013
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Exploring the Potential of Innovative Housing Models for Older Adults to Support Aging-in-Place
The limitations of the current housing options for older adults in
meaningfully supporting older adults’ preference to age-in-place,
have led to the development of multiple innovative housing and service models. However, the potential of these models to support aging in place is not well understood and there is a paucity of empirical research in this area.
2013
Local government research into a 'hidden' issue
City of Bundoora and Monash University collaborative research exploring the experiences & issues that place single older women (55+) at risk of homelessness or that lead to homelessness.
2013
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."