Ireland
Report calls for ‘innovative thinking’ to match housing to older people’s needs
Ireland's Minister of State has warned that within five years, half of all new apartments and one third of new housing would have to be suitable for older people.
2019
Hundreds of elderly people could end up in homeless hubs within 5 years, says charity
Hundreds of older people could end up in homeless hubs within five years if measures are not taken to regulate rent increases and protect the housing rights of the ageing population in Ireland.
Alone, the national charity for older people in Ireland, believes that unless urgent action is taken, the housing crisis for older people will get worse in the years to come, as more and more people rent f
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High rents putting older people at risk of homelessness, charity says
In Ireland, older people are increasingly at risk of homelessness due to the cost of rent increasing but State pension remaining the same.
Alone, a charity supporting older people, said one of the most frequent issues the organisation sees is older people living in private rented accommodation finding it increasingly difficult to pay rent as rates rise.
2019
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Housing Options for our Ageing Population
The Irish Government's objectives in this Policy Statement 'Housing for an Ageing Population' focus on six principles:
- Ageing in Place
- Supporting Urban Renewal
- Promoting Sustainable Lifetime Housing
- Using Assistive Technology
- Staying Socially Connected
- Working Together
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population - Policy Statement
Ireland’s population is living longer than ever before and our older
population is consistently growing in size. We need to be aware of the challenges it will bring us over the coming years in almost every aspect of public policy. Housing and health care will be no exceptions. We need to plan ahead to meet the accommodation needs of an ageing Ireland.
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Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
The changing demographics and the implications for future health care costs underpin the importance of developing a wider choice of appropriate housing options for older people suited to their needs.
The aim of this policy statement is to encourage and facilitate timely planning by older people, and to rebalance the care model away from inappropriate residential and/or acute care, to supporting o
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement
This article discusses the Irish Government's 2019 Joint Policy Statement “Housing Options for our Ageing Population".
The Statement reaffirms the strong Government commitment to policies that support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible.
The Statement plans to make an invaluable contribution in helping to meet th
2019
Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
Irish people are living longer and healthier lives, which presents both challenges and opportunities for the Government, particularly in the spheres of housing and health. This Policy Statement is an important step in this Government’s response to those challenges.
2019
'Isn’t there something awful about society, that so many people are praying for a house?'
Action needs to be be taken to help older people who are homeless or facing other housing issues, ALONE Ireland has said.
The charity, which supports older people to live at home, today launched a campaign called ‘How will you pay the rent when you retire?’ It aims to raise awareness about what it calls “the hidden housing crisis among older people”.
2018
'It's shameful': Focus Ireland calls for urgent action to support elderly homeless people
FOCUS IRELAND HAS launched an online campaign calling for the government to take urgent action to ensure no one over the age of 65 is homeless.
The latest figures from the Department of Housing show that there were 119 people over 65 years old living in emergency accommodation in February 2018, a 40% increase on the February 2016 figure of 85.
2018
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."