Master's Thesis

The Effect of Social and Built Environment Factors on Aging in Place (AIP): A Critical Synthesis

This project presents a critical synthesis of recent literature (2000-2013) related to aging in place in the urban environment. Definitions across multiple disciplines including geography, gerontology, sociology, and psychology are reviewed and inform the development of a proposed holistic definition of optimal aging in place.
2013

Senior Cohousing: An Optimal Alternative for Aging in Place

The rising numbers of individuals emerging into older adulthood in the US may lead to overcrowding of current facilities in the near future. Many existing facilities are not preferable environments for numerous older adults deciding where they will live out the duration of their life.
2012

Assessing the Village Model and the Village To Village Network in Advocating Aging in Place for Older Americans

Aging in place allows seniors to remain in their choice of residence for as long as possible, using local services and conveniences to live safely and independently. The Village Model is a component of this movement, recognized as a community-based and peer-support network, which allows older people to age in their homes and remain active in their community.
2012

Snakes and Ladders: Women's Pathways Into and Out of Homelessness

Single homeless women are often described as the hidden homeless, whilst homelessness itself has been described as advanced marginality in a risk society. This research provides an analysis of the pathways into and out of homelessness of single women aged 25-45 years without children in their care.
2002
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