United States of America
Age in Place: Home Improvements Room by Room guide
A resource for individuals/households considering aging in place (and what home modifications go along with this decision) vs moving to a different home or retirement community.
2019
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Growing Older in Cities: Addressing the Twin Challenges of Ageing and Urbanization
Two trends are certain: populations around the world are ageing rapidly and we are experiencing the largest wave of urban growth in history.
Health is central to our experience of older age. The quest for best health will be won or lost in our cities. Cities and communities directly affect health, through barriers or incentives that affect opportunities, decisions and behaviour.
2019
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3 Innovative Senior Housing Projects That Hold Lessons For Nonprofits
Nonprofit senior living providers have historically driven innovation in the field of aged care in the US.
2019
This is how boomers are reinventing retirement living
Today’s target market for senior housing in the US comprises a large and influential demographic. The number of households with people age 80 and over jumped 71% from 4.4 million in 1990 to 7.5 million in 2016.
2019
Age-Forward Cities for 2030
A massive shift is taking place in the makeup of the world population, and societies are already struggling to cope. By 2030, more people worldwide will be over the age of 60 than under 10. Cities are ground zero for the demographic shift—eight in 10 US residents 65 and older already live in metropolitan areas.
2019
The Aging Homeless Population: Our Elders Are Our Responsibility
The percentage of older homeless adults in the US is growing at an alarming rate.
2019
Housing America's Older Adults
Households headed by someone 50 or over represent 55 percent of all the nation’s households.
• Over the past several years, the most significant growth in older households came from baby boomers aged 65- 74.
2018
Here's why so many seniors are joining the tiny-house movement
Discussion and case studies of older women in the US opting to join the tiny house movement as they age.
2018
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Meeting the Housing Needs of Older Adults in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, is a community offering high-quality services and amenities to people of all ages and at all stages of life. The County scores particularly high among older adults in terms of its health services, public safety, and parks and activities. However, only 50 percent of residents 55+ said that Montgomery County was a good place to retire.
2018
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Green Retirement Communities Are Sprouting
In the US, interest in environmental sustainability is increasing. That’s why some forward-thinking retirement communities are offering residents everything from greener buildings to energy-efficient lighting to community gardens. And some towns are putting a focus on walkability.
2018
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