Journal Article

Housing America's Older Adult's: Meeting the Needs of an Older Population

A discussion looking at the scale of public policy challenges needed in addressing the implications of the profound demographic shift occurring in the US and the steps to address the deficiencies in the housing stock, community preparedness, and the health care system vital to the national standard of living.
2014

Asset poverty, precarious housing and ontological security in older age: an Australian case study

Abstract Over two-thirds of Australians are owner-occupiers and a majority of the population holds most of their wealth in housing.
2014

Aging in Place in the Village - Social Work Roles Shine

This article focuses on the grassroots, consumer-driven, volunteer-first model that is most prominent in the US Village movement for older people wanting to age in place.
2013

Intergenerational housing support between retired old parents and their children in urban China

Intergenerational support between parents and children in Chinese cities has been dramatically affected by recent social changes. This paper investigates the changing pattern of intergenerational housing support between retired old parents and their children, and the legacy of public housing in shaping this pattern.
2013

Aging in Place: Facilitating Choice and Independence

The paper looks at the ageing population in the US and what strategies are being considered to address the housing issues experienced by this cohort. A combination of demographic and economic shifts is creating a large and growing need for affordable and age-appropriate housing opportunities. Most seniors would prefer to age in place; home modifications are critical to this process, but the cos
2013

Financial abuse of older people by family members: Views and experiences of older Australians and their family members

Research indicates that the most commonly reported form of abuse of older people in Australia is financial abuse and the majority of perpetrators are family members. The number of people aged 65 years and over in Australia is growing rapidly and the challenges of aging often require support and assistance from family members, so it is important to develop strategies to prevent this form of abuse.
2013
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Aging in Place in the Village — Social Work Roles Shine

The Older Americans Act of 1965 was intended to address the long term care needs of older adults and provide opportunities to remain meaningfully engaged in community life as one ages. However, gaps and fragmentation in long term services leave many without adequate support to remain independent.
2013

Why Do People Move to Cohousing Communities in Sweden? - Are there any Significant Differences Between the +40 Cohousing and the Mixed-Age Cohousing?

This research aims to investigate the motivation of moving to cohousing communities in Sweden, and to find out if there are any significant differences according to two different cohousing types; between the +40 cohousing and the mixed-age cohousing. Notable differences in demographic and dwelling variables are found between the two groups.
2013
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