Age Specific Housing
Ageing in South Australia 2016
This report examines the attitudes, expectations and strategies of agencies working in aged care in South Australia in 2016.
2016
Themes:
A community hub approach to older people’s housing
This paper explores the potential of housing with care schemes to act as community hubs. The analysis highlights a range of benefits, barriers and facilitators.
2016
Almshouses: their role in housing policy
Almshouses are charitable organisations, some of which are also Registered Social landlords.
2016
Designing with Downsizers: The next generation of 'downsizer homes' for an active third age
This report responds to the growing number of 'third-agers' whose future housing aspirations are not being met by either specialist retirement developers or mass-market housing projects.
2016
Themes:
Sixty, female and all living under one roof (just don't call it a commune)
Looks at co-housing option models for older women in the UK that have been based on models working in the US, Canada, Denmark and The Netherlands.
2016
Housing for an Aging Population
We use the American Housing Survey to examine the distribution and occupancy of homes that have, or could be modified to have, accessibility features that allow seniors to successfully remain in the community as they age. Despite the aging population and the growing need for accessible housing, the U.S.
2016
Forget "downsizing", think "rightsizing" to meet older people's housing needs and aspirations
In the UK, many older people live in homes that are probably too big for their needs and budgets. If they were encouraged to downsize, and also given the choice of housing that would make downsizing appealing, they might well be persuaded to sell their home to a family who actually needs that sort of space.
2016
Future of an Ageing Population
The ageing population will change demand for housing in the UK. In particular,it is likely that more adaptable and specialised housing will be needed. Suitable housing can significantly improve life in older age, while unsuitable housing can be the source of multiple problems and costs. Homes will be increasingly used as places of work and care.
2016
Themes:
Alternative housing options for older New Zealanders: the case for a life-cycle study
This paper makes a case for the resource assessment of housing alternatives for an ageing population that could make better use of existing housing in New Zealand.
2016
Home sweet home? The gap between housing supply and demand for an ageing population
Recent UK research has highlighted the very real crisis in housing. The dearth of available, affordable housing reflects a decline in investment from both the private and public sector.
2016
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