United States of America
Adopting the Lifelong Communities Initiative in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area
The older adult population in the US has been growing since 1950. The quality of life of older citizens may be reduced if adopted Lifelong Communities (LLC) initiative principles are executed poorly or not at all. The purpose of this case study was to describe and explore the experiences of local government officials in Atlanta, Georgia who have adopted LLC initiatives.
2016
How to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Older Adults
Older adults are at greater risk of homelessness than at any time in recent history.The population is aging, and more adults are
aging into poverty. At the same time, housing is becoming more unaffordable and the costs of necessities like health care are rising, leaving older adults at risk of poverty and homelessness.
2016
Innovative Public-Private Models to Enhance Aging in Place in the United States
With advanced age, people are more likely to confront challenges to their physical health, mental health, economic security, housing, and access to supports. These challenges threaten people’s ability to age in place, which is the preference of many older people.
2016
What would it take to make an age-friendly city?
The challenges of caring for older people are growing as we live longer. By 2050 an estimated 83.7 million people in the US will be over 65.
2016
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Pathways to Homelessness Among Older Homeless Adults: Results from the HOPE HOME Study
Little is known about pathways to homelessness among older adults. We identified life course experiences associated with earlier versus later onset of homelessness in older homeless adults and examined current health and functional status by age at first homelessness. We interviewed 350 homeless adults, aged 50 and older, recruited via population-based sampling.
2016
What’s Next for Senior Living? 3 Innovative Concepts
This US article discusses the need for developers to create new housing options for the increasingly disparate ageing population.
It examines three core areas that must be addressed. Multi-Generational Living, Urban-Core Simplicity and Excitement, and It Takes a Village.
2015
Home Is Where the Heart Is, but Where Is 'Home'
Because our physical surroundings play such an important role in creating a sense of meaning and organization in our lives, it is not surprising that our sense of the place we live is closely tied to our sense of who we are.
“Home” is the place where you feel in control and properly oriented in space and time; it is a predictable and secure place.
2015
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The Pioneers of the Village Movement: An Exploration of Membership and Satisfaction Among Beacon Hill Village Members
Villages are designed by and for older adults, an idea that originated from a group of friends in Boston, Massachusetts, in preparation for their future and growing older in their homes and the vibrant community of Boston.
In 2002, Beacon Hill Village, a member-driven grassroots organization serving people age fifty and over became the first Village in the world, and gave rise the national Villag
2015
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A Profile of Maine’s Older Population and Housing Stock
Maine has the highest proportion of people aged 55 and older in the country, and the size of the older population is projected to grow. This demographic trend raises a number of concerns, not least of which is the adequacy and affordability of Maine’s housing stock to meet the needs of the state’s older population.
2015
Tiny Houses are Becoming a Big Deal
The idea of living small, really small, is catching on. Tiny house communities are multiplying, and approximately two out of every five tiny house owners are over age 50. Tiny house converts and fans are hosting events and how-to workshops across the country. And builders and designers are catering to the demand.
2015
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