United States of America
Housing an ageing population: lessons from North America
Research has shown that the preference for the vast majority of people is to remain living in their own homes as independently as possible as they age. I was keen to discover how ageing in place is facilitated in the USA and Canada as well as learn about the housing options for those who wish/need to move.
2012
The Importance of Social Connectedness in Building Age-Friendly Communities
The purpose of this paper is to further elucidate the importance of social relationships and social connectedness with aging in place and in developing elder-friendly communities.
The results of this study reinforce the importance of social connectedness in creating and maintaining elder-friendly communities for older adults, as well as soon-to-be retired individuals, wishing to maintain life con
2012
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Housing as a Platform for Improving Outcomes for Older Renters
This paper focuses on low-income older renters and how housing can provide a platform for supporting their independence and well-being.The paper:
- provides context for the important role of housing and neighborhoods in supporting independence for older Americans generally and low-income older renters in particular
-presents a conceptual framework for the pathways between the housing and servic
2012
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Partnerships Among Community Development, Public Health, And Health Care Could Improve The Well-Being Of Low-Income People
Community development is an enterprise that helps low-income people and communities by giving them access to financing and other tools to build affordable housing, start businesses, and build community facilities such as charter schools, health clinics, and child care centers. In short, community development helps make struggling communities more vibrant economically and stronger socially.
2011
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Institute for Aging Research study finds Boston's elderly homeless sicker than others
A striking portrait of the health of Boston's elderly homeless population is emerging from a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
2011
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Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices
This US research builds upon earlier work to offer state legislators and officials concrete examples of state laws, policies and programs that foster aging in place.
2011
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Is Aging in Place a Resource for or Risk to Life Satisfaction?
Given age-related health restrictions, the importance of the environment for life satisfaction may increase in later life.
2011
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Elder Cohousing A new option for retirement - or sooner!
Across the US, senior cohousing is turning into an increasingly popular option for baby boomers and older adults. This article examines the phenomenon.
2011
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Aging in Place in Israel
Aging in place means that people continue to live in their own homes in their community and in their natural environment, for as long as they are able and interested in doing so.
There are two aims, which underlie the approach supporting and encouraging aging in place.
2011
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Ending Homelessness among Older Adults and Elders through Permanent Supportive Housing
The combination of issues typically associated with homelessness such as mental health and substance abuse with those related to aging such as reduced mobility and a need for assistance with daily activities is requiring that elder housing and services providers develop creative solutions.
2011
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