United Nations
Living Arrangements of Older Persons: A Report on an Expanded International Dataset
Population ageing is occurring everywhere: nearly every country in the world is expected to experience a substantial increase in the proportion of the population aged 60 years or over between 2017 and 2050.
Population ageing is occurring along with broader social and economic changes that are taking place around the world.
2017
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Living Arrangements and Well-Being Of The Older Population: Future Research Directions
Living arrangements are influenced by a variety of factors. They affect life satisfaction, health, and the chances of institutionalization. One’s living arrangements are dynamic, they change over the life course, adapting to changing life circumstances.
1998?
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."