Policy

Homes and Ageing in England

There is a strong case to be made for prevention through core housing improvements. This UK briefing note adds to our wider understanding of the close relationship between poor housing for older people and demands on National Health System (NHS) care.
2013

The Long Term Care Revolution: A study of innovative models to support older people with disabilities in the Netherlands

This paper provides relevant information about the Netherlands on how support is provided to older adults in need of long term care in their own homes or alternative homes.
2013

Sustainable, Affordable Housing for Older Adults: A Case Study of Factors that Affect Development in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, is considered to be a leader in sustainable development. Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses have been innovators in policymaking and practice that is aimed at creating a more sustainable city.
2013

Affordable housing is a problem for older Australians, too

Seniors are often overlooked in discussions of housing affordability. This may be because there is a perception that they have bought, and paid off, their homes. However, housing availability and affordability present significant difficulties for many older people. Contrary to popular belief, many older people are not home owners or choose (or can afford) to live in retirement villages.
2013

Looking After China’s Elderly

As China’s rapid economic development continues, demographics shift, and social needs change, the country will face new challenges, not least of which is looking after its growing elderly population. While a variety of care facilities have cropped up to care for China’s seniors, few have been widely successful in capturing the market.
2013

Housing for older people globally: What are best practices?

National policy on housing for older people varies across countries and shapes housing provision and levels of support for this population. Essentially, such policy indicates which sectors, institutions and agencies, both public and private, have responsibility for the provision and management of housing; how the housing and care services are regulated; and the criteria for admission to different
2013

Ageing in Australia

At the broadest level, the Association holds the view that, as a life stage, older age should provide people with the opportunities to live healthy, positive and productive lives, connected to and participating in the life of the community.
2013

Housing an Ageing Population: Implications for Managing the Social Housing Stock

The UK is currently experiencing an exponential rise in the 50 + population. Increased life expectancy coupled with the retirement of the “post war baby boomers” presents a demographic spike which has significant implications for society.
2013

Municipal Project for Intergenerational Housing and Community Services in Alicante

Initiated in 2003 by the Municipal Housing Board of Alicante, the Municipal Project for Intergenerational Housing and Community Services works to address the specific housing needs of low-income older persons and young people through the provision of 244 affordable, intergenerational housing units in central urban areas. The Spanish project not only provides decent, accessible housing but also wo
2013

The policy of the City of Reykjavik regarding the elderly until 2017

The City of Reykjavik aims to be an age-friendly city that addresses the needs of its older citizens with consideration. This policy paper identifies seven categories relevant to the City's ageing population, including housing.
2013
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