Policy
Housing and Social Policy in Malaysia: Provision for the Elderly
Malaysia was categorized as an ageing nation when the elderly population reached 7.2% (1.8 million) by 2005. In a society where aging is progressing, and where even among elderly people there is an increasingly larger class of older senior citizens, the increasing number of elderly people requiring appropriate housing and personal care will be an even greater issue of importance.
2007
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Developing Appropriate Housing for Low-Income Older Persons: A Survey of Section 202 and LIHTC Property Managers
The rental housing crisis in America is having a profound impact on renters of all ages, including older residents. The federal government has responded over the years with a variety of housing strategies to help alleviate the problem.
2006
Securing Good Care for Older People - Taking a Long-Term View
How much will it cost to provide social care for older people in England in 20 years time? What funding arrangements should be in place to ensure this money is available and supports the high-quality outcomes sought? Particularly now that the ‘baby-boomer’ generation is moving towards retirement, these questions pose serious challenges.
2006
Housing Options for Older People
The homes currently being planned and built will contribute to the housing stock in 20 years time. Yet the demands of an ageing society often come low on the list of current strategic priorities. Recent UK government-backed programmes for new affordable housing do not specifically promote houses for older people.
2006
Homelessness and Older Women in Australia
This report investigates the leading causes of homelessness among women, particularly those forty five and over. It examines the pathways in to and out of homelessness for older women and a large amount of documentation on this issue.
2006
Investigating Models of Affordable Housing for Older People and People with Disabilities in the Mid North Coast Region of New South Wales
This study was undertaken by the Aged Services Learning and Research Collaboration of Southern Cross University.
2006
Housing with care for later life
There is growing interest and investment from the public and private sector in housing schemes for older people that combine independent living with relatively high levels of care.
2006
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An Overlooked Option in Caring for the Elderly: A report on sheltered and group housing provided by housing associations in Ireland
It is generally recognised that housing and care options for the elderly in Ireland are limited. This study comprises analysis of both group housing schemes for relatively active elderly as well as sheltered housing for those older people who require more intensive care and supports to assist them to live independently.
2005
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Challenges of cross-national housing research with older persons: lessons from the ENABLE-AGE project
This article discusses the cross-national project Enabling Autonomy, Participation, and Well-Being in Old Age: The Home Environment as a Determinant for Healthy Ageing.
Cross-national, interdisciplinary research always entails challenges, while those involving person-environment research have not yet been reported much in the literature.
2004
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The Future of Aged Persons Housing: What role for Independent Living Units?
There is an emerging crisis within housing for older persons in Australia. This paper focuses particularly on the role of independent living units in the future of aged housing.
2004
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