Cassie Curryer
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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Life space and mental health: a study of older community-dwelling persons in Australia
The ability of older people to mobilise within and outside their community is dependent on a number of factors. This study explored the relationship between spatial mobility and psychological health among older adults living in Australia.
2014
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."