Government of Ireland

Housing Options for our Ageing Population
The Irish Government's objectives in this Policy Statement 'Housing for an Ageing Population' focus on six principles: - Ageing in Place - Supporting Urban Renewal - Promoting Sustainable Lifetime Housing - Using Assistive Technology - Staying Socially Connected - Working Together
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Irish Governement"
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Community, Lifetime Neighbourhoods

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population - Policy Statement
Ireland’s population is living longer than ever before and our older population is consistently growing in size. We need to be aware of the challenges it will bring us over the coming years in almost every aspect of public policy. Housing and health care will be no exceptions. We need to plan ahead to meet the accommodation needs of an ageing Ireland.
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Irish Governement"
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Community, Policy, Health

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
The changing demographics and the implications for future health care costs underpin the importance of developing a wider choice of appropriate housing options for older people suited to their needs. The aim of this policy statement is to encourage and facilitate timely planning by older people, and to rebalance the care model away from inappropriate residential and/or acute care, to supporting o
Government of Ireland
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Age Specific Housing, Policy, Aged Care

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population – Policy Statement
This article discusses the Irish Government's 2019 Joint Policy Statement “Housing Options for our Ageing Population". The Statement reaffirms the strong Government commitment to policies that support older people to live in their own homes and communities with dignity and independence for as long as possible. The Statement plans to make an invaluable contribution in helping to meet th
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Irish Governement"
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Ageing-in-Place, Aged Care, Age Specific Housing, Policy

Housing Options for Our Ageing Population
Irish people are living longer and healthier lives, which presents both challenges and opportunities for the Government, particularly in the spheres of housing and health. This Policy Statement is an important step in this Government’s response to those challenges.
Government of Ireland
2019
Themes:
Ageing Population, Age Specific Housing, Ageing-in-Place, Policy, Community, Social Housing, Health, Age-Friendly Cities

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