Policy

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.
Eileen Webb
2013
Themes:
Housing Affordability, Policy, Older Men, Older Women, Future housing solutions

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.
Helen Chen, Ken Chen
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Age Specific Housing, Policy

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
Monica Ferreira
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Future housing solutions

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.
Australian Association of Social Workers
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Age Specific Housing, Health, Policy, Elder Abuse

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.
Frank Boyle, Craig Thomson
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Social Housing, Policy

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
World Habitat
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Age Specific Housing, Co-housing, Community, Policy, Future housing solutions

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.
Birna Siguroardottir
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Future housing solutions, Age Specific Housing, Policy

A Good Life in Old Age? Monitoring and Improving Quality in Long-Term Care,

Long-term care in Belgium is viewed as a health risk and institutional arrangements reflect a “medical model” of care delivery (as opposed to a welfare model). Belgium’s public health insurance system provides for comprehensive universal coverage for all cost associated with acquiring assistance for daily activities.
OECD
2013
Themes:
Ageing Population, Aged Care, Policy

Policy shift or program drift? Implementing Housing First in Australia
INTRODUCTION Providing secure, sustainable housing options for people experiencing chronic homelessness has posed an enduring challenge for policy-makers and practitioners alike. While Australian homelessness responses are largely crisis based, there are long standing debates about the best means of ending long-term homelessness altogether.
Guy Johnson, Sharon Parkinson, Cameron Parsell
2012
Themes:
Policy, Housing First

Preparing the Future: Affordable Housing and the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Europe - Success Stories
The European Year (2012) is raising public awareness about the contribution older people make to society. The aim of this initiative is to encourage political decision-makers and stakeholders at all levels to work for better framework conditions for active ageing and to reinforce intergenerational solidarity. The real challenge is to involve the growing number of older people in these objectives.
Alice Pittini, James Thorogood
2012
Themes:
Ageing Population, Policy, Age Specific Housing, Ageing-in-Place, Lifetime Neighbourhoods, Community, Social Housing, Affordable Housing, Future housing solutions

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