Ageing-in-Place
Housing of the Elderly in Ireland
The report has a number of underlying criteria which can be stated as follows:
(a) The desire to retain independence and/or to remain living in the community should be respected at all times.
1985
Themes:
Age-Integrated Communities: Aging in Place
Shifting demographics and changing housing and neighborhood preferences are transforming the real estate market in America.
Generally, older adults are rejecting sprawl and demanding more compact, mixed-use, interesting, walkable, and vibrant communities.
Many older Americans also want smaller, less expensive homes that are accessible to people and neighborhood amenities: they more strongly value
Communities and Old Age: Opportunities and Challenges for People over 50
Being part of an intentional community in old age is a way to challenge the isolation and social exclusion that many older people experience in our youth-oriented western societies.
This article discusses a variety of intentional community models from a female perspective.
Housing and Older People: time for fresh thinking and new ideas
In 2001 the UK Government set out its vision in ‘Quality And Choice For Older People’s Housing: A Strategic Framework’. This stated that ‘ ... housing... can be the springboard that enables older people to remain involved and live their lives to the full.’
This paper examines the problems and provides action plans.
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