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Report on the Housing and Support Needs of Cluid's Older Tenants
Clúid Housing is an independent not-for profit charity that develops and provides high quality, affordable housing for people who cannot afford to buy their own home or pay for private rented housing. Clúid currently owns or leases approximately 5,200 homes across the country.
In 2014 we decided to develop an Older Persons’ Housing Strategy.
2015
The Future of Housing and the Built Environment in an Ageing Population
This document reflects the discussions in a UK Government Office for Science meeting held to gather the views of a sample of people with experience in the issues raised by the ageing population, specifically housing.
2015
Neighbourhoods for ageing in place
The provision of support for ageing in place has become an important imperative in the redefinition of health and social care policy. Governments agree that the ability of older people to continue living in their neighbourhoods has economic and social value. Ageing in place policies thus fuel the need for supportive neighbourhoods that accommodate older people’s needs.
2015
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Why we need to talk about ageing in place
The first day of October marked the United Nations (UN) celebrating the International Day of Older Persons. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated for the occasion that “making cities inclusive of older persons means generating opportunities for their economic and social participation in accessible and safe environments.
2015
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Housing vulnerable older people: lessons from Europe and Australia
A comparison of strategies for housing vulnerable older people in Europe and Australia.
2015
Suitable, affordable housing is key to our population ageing well
If Australian seniors are to remain healthy and work longer, the importance of appropriate housing cannot be underestimated. Much attention is being paid to the rising cost of health care for an ageing population.
2015
The Pioneers of the Village Movement: An Exploration of Membership and Satisfaction Among Beacon Hill Village Members
Villages are designed by and for older adults, an idea that originated from a group of friends in Boston, Massachusetts, in preparation for their future and growing older in their homes and the vibrant community of Boston.
In 2002, Beacon Hill Village, a member-driven grassroots organization serving people age fifty and over became the first Village in the world, and gave rise the national Villag
2015
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Ageing in place: the role of community health workers
Evidence and experience suggest that community health workers in low- and middle-income countries could be important resources for promoting Healthy Ageing in place.
2015
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Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67- 70.
The importance of the home environment increases with age. Perceived aspects of home influence life satisfaction, perceived health and independence in daily activities and well-being among very old people. However, research on health and perceived aspects of home among senior citizens in earlier phases of the aging process is lacking.
2015
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The situation of older people becoming homeless
A presentation outlining the problems England and Wales are currently facing in the area of an increasingly ageing homeless demographic.
2015
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