Aged Care
Ageing in the Right Place
This Ageing in the Right Place research was undertaken to better
understand what the ‘right place’ means for people as they age. As this report discusses, older Australians are not one homogeneous group and they have varying needs. There are, however, some common threads.
Three in four Australians aged 85 or older live independently at
home, and not in care accommodation.
2020
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Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety: Aged care program redesign
In this submission, CPSA responds to some of the questions posed in the Royal Commission’s Consultation Paper 1.
2020
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Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Growing Concerns Over Evictions
A disturbing trend is becoming increasingly evident across the US: The eviction of vulnerable nursing home residents from their facilities, often without notice, preparation, or a safe and appropriate place to go.
2020
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Home truths: Housing options and advice for people in later life: Learning from communities in Leeds
This report demonstrates the need for understanding the local context and speaking to local communities when developing information and advice services.
More than 90% of older people live in mainstream housing and intend to stay there. Yet, Britain has the oldest housing stock in Europe.
2019
Mutual Appreciation: A Social Innovation Thinkpiece
Global trends and domestic policy have challenged Australia’s traditional owner-occupier housing model and undermined the assumption of zero housing costs in retirement that underpins both our retirement income and aged care systems. Housing has become a commodity, a place where investors grow wealth to hand down inter-generationally while others become increasingly vulnerable to housing stress.
2019
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
Dignity and choice An inclusive future for our ageing population
The ageing of our population presents a fundamental challenge for how cities are able to function. This report provides a series of policy proposals to achieve a more inclusive and liveable city.
2019
Elderly care and housing demand in the EU: Golden opportunities, but mind the cultural gap
Ageing often has a negative connotation, especially in an economic sense. On average, retired people produce and consume less than young people do. However, ageing is not just a story of declining economic potential. The other side of the coin shows rising demand for products and services that are tailored to the needs of the elderly.
2019
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Housing and Ageing – in the Scottish Parliament on 29th January 2019.
The final item of business today is a members’ business debate on motion S5M-15454, in the name of Graham Simpson, on “Housing through the lens of ageing", which builds on previous research and has the aim of constructively progressing the thinking, debate and practice of the role of housing in the quality of life of older people by analysing housing research data gathered via a national hous
2019
Lessons from overseas: the future impact of retiree renters
Aged care providers and governments need to plan now for the impact of lifelong renters on the financial models driving the industry. Downsizing from a family home to a smaller dwelling then into a retirement village and later to aged care if required, is a familiar path.
However, baby boomers’ high expectations for life after retirement are shaping fresh approaches within the sector.
2019
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."