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Aged care solutions: multi-generational living
Australia's population is growing rapidly, and the fastest growing age bracket is 65 years and over. This raises the question of how (and where) will Australia's increasing numbers of elderly live? Will we see more instances of multiple generations living in the one home?
This article looks at the move towards multigenerational living.
2016
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A brief history of housing for older people
An interesting summary of housing options for the elderly in Europe and the UK, from Hospitals, Almshouses and Colleges to our current Retirement Villages.
2015
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What’s Next for Senior Living? 3 Innovative Concepts
This US article discusses the need for developers to create new housing options for the increasingly disparate ageing population.
It examines three core areas that must be addressed. Multi-Generational Living, Urban-Core Simplicity and Excitement, and It Takes a Village.
2015
Smart designs for an ageing population
Singapore’s life expectancy is one of the highest in the world. Its older population (age 60+) is projected to grow from 814,000 (15 per cent of population) in 2012 to 2,308,000 (38 per cent) by 2050 – faster than Japan. At this rate of growth, Singapore is anticipated to become the world’s 4th ‘oldest’ country in the next three to four decades.
2015
'Forgotten': South Korea's elderly struggle to get by
About half of South Korea's elderly live in relative poverty, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The traditional social structure, which saw children looking after their parents, has broken down. There is a growth in the number of homeless elders as a result .
2015
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Seniors in Spain are saying no to nursing homes
Examining the rise of co-housing and elderly housing co-operatives in Spain as alternatives to aged care facilities.
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
Meeting the Housing Needs of an Aging Population
The aging population in the US is more economically and ethnically diverse than any before, and will require a greater and more varied inventory of housing stock. There are significant implications for housing markets, as the need for homes that are affordable, accessible, and located in proximity to social and commercial centers and public transportation will rise.
2015
What are the pathways to homelessness in old age?
A discussion on the pathways into older homelessness in Canada.
2015
The housing crisis destroying the lives of single women
The single older woman who doesn’t own her own home has become one of the most at-risk groups in Australia due to the rising cost of rent and the lack of jobs for older Australians.
2015
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