International Longevity Centre
Social Crises: housing, isolation and an ageing population
Taking the idea of intergenerational living more seriously could help ease some of the problems currently facing the young and old in the UK.
2019
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Village Life: Independence, Loneliness, and Quality of Life in Retirement Villages with Extra Care
The underlying philosophy behind extra care as a concept when it comes to housing with care is that it offers an alternative to residential care, providing a home for life.
This report surveyed residents in retirement villages that offer extra care support in order to explore three other objectives of extra care housing that have emerged:
• It can promote greater independence and provide greater
2015
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