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Aging in Place in the Village - Social Work Roles Shine
This article focuses on the grassroots, consumer-driven, volunteer-first model that is most prominent in the US Village movement for older people wanting to age in place.
2013
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Aging in Place: Facilitating Choice and Independence
The paper looks at the ageing population in the US and what strategies are being considered to address the housing issues experienced by this cohort.
A combination of demographic and economic shifts is creating a large and growing need for affordable and age-appropriate housing opportunities.
Most seniors would prefer to age in place; home modifications are critical to this process, but the cos
2013
80+ living in Scandinavia
Average life expectancy in Scandinavia is increasing, anticipating that the number of people aged over 80 will double in the next decades in Scandinavia. Care for the elderly is therefore being reappraised and developed.
2013
The social worlds of older public and private renters in Sydney
This paper explores the social worlds of older private and public renters in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on 56 in - depth interviews, it argues that the cost of accommodation and security of tenure played a pivotal role in shaping the social connections and leisure activity of the interviewees.
2012
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Social inclusion through ageing-in-place with care?
The onset of ill-health and frailty in later life, within the context of the policy of ageing-in-place, is increasingly being responded to through the provision of home care.
In the philosophy of ageing-in-place, the home provides for continuity of living environment, maintenance of independence in the community and social inclusion.
2012
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Loneliness and the exchange of social support among older adults in Spain and the Netherlands
Previous research has shown that exchanges of support within social networks reduce the loneliness of older adults.
2012
Assessing the Village Model and the Village To Village Network in Advocating Aging in Place for Older Americans
Aging in place allows seniors to remain in their choice of residence for as long as possible, using local services and conveniences to live safely and independently. The Village Model is a component of this movement, recognized as a community-based and peer-support network, which allows older people to age in their homes and remain active in their community.
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.
2012
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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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Ageing cities: redesigning the urban space
The existing city must be redesigned with the elderly population in mind.
2012
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