Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society

Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society
Author: Caroline Holland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2001
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9781447302582

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This book is the first to bring together people from the worlds of architecture, social science and housing studies to look at the future of living environments for an ageing society. It uniquely moves beyond the issues of accommodation and care to look at the wider picture of how housing can reflect the social inclusion of people as they age.

Inclusive housing in an ageing society

Inclusive housing in an ageing society
Author: Peace, Sheila
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2001-10-24
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1847425364

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The housing problems of older people in our society are highly topical because of the growing number of retired people in the population and, especially, the yet-to-come increasing number of 'very old' people. Government policies on the care of older people have been forthcoming from Whitehall, but the issue of housing is just beginning to be seriously addressed. This book represents a first attempt at bringing together people from the worlds of architecture, social science and housing studies to look at the future of living environments for an ageing society. Projecting thinking into the future, it asks critical questions and attempts to provide some of the answers. It uniquely moves beyond the issues of accommodation and care to look at the wider picture of how housing can reflect the social inclusion of people as they age. Inclusive housing in an ageing society will appeal to a wide audience - housing, health and social care workers including: housing officers, architects, planners and designers, community regeneration workers, care managers, social workers and social care assistants, registered managers and housing providers, health improvement staff and, of course, current and future generations of older people.

Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society

Inclusive Housing in an Ageing Society
Author: Sheila M. Peace
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2001-10-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1861342632

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This book is the first to bring together people from the worlds of architecture, social science and housing studies to look at the future of living environments for an ageing society. It uniquely moves beyond the issues of accommodation and care to look at the wider picture of how housing can reflect the social inclusion of people as they age.

Aging Well

Aging Well
Author: JEAN. HASELTINE GALIANA (WILLIAM.)
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Geriatric nursing
ISBN: 9811321647

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"This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults."--Provided by publisher.

Housing Older People

Housing Older People
Author: Satya Brink
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Total Pages: 180
Release:
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781412825542

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Eleven contributions survey the status of housing policies for elderly populations worldwide and address public policy debates as to who is responsible for the care of elderly people and how income, health, housing, and social services should be integrated. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Age-friendly Housing

Age-friendly Housing
Author: Julia Park
Publisher: Riba Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-06
Genre: Architectural design
ISBN: 9781859468104

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This book embeds the principles of how we should approach the design of future housing for an ageing population, reminding us that this is not about 'other people', but about each of us. This book focuses on anticipating the needs and aspirations of the next generation of older people, and touches on what this implies for our communities, our towns and our cities, as well as for our living spaces. It will look at how well-designed buildings can facilitate the provision of care, support independence and wellbeing while providing companionship and stimulation. It will also examine how to ensure that buildings remain flexible over a long life. Dealing mainly with new-build, but with a section on adaptation and refurbishment, this book sets out the underlying design principles that should be applied and the early decisions that must be taken.

Community and Ageing

Community and Ageing
Author: Simon Evans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2009
Genre: Aging
ISBN: 9781447301905

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This important book investigates changing concepts and experiences of community across the lifecourse and into older age and how they play out in housing with care settings. An overview of how the housing with care sector has developed, both in the UK and internationally, is provided. The book emphasizes the central importance of a sense of community for older people's quality of life and explores the impact of a range of factors including social networks, inclusive activities, diversity and the built environment.

Developing Affordable and Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adults

Developing Affordable and Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adults
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2017-08-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309459834

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Accessible and affordable housing can enable community living, maximize independence, and promote health for vulnerable populations. However, the United States faces a shortage of affordable and accessible housing for low-income older adults and individuals living with disabilities. This shortage is expected to grow over the coming years given the population shifts leading to greater numbers of older adults and of individuals living with disabilities. Housing is a social determinant of health and has direct effects on health outcomes, but this relationship has not been thoroughly investigated. In December 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop to better understand the importance of affordable and accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities, the barriers to providing this housing, the design principles for making housing accessible for these individuals, and the features of programs and policies that successfully provide affordable and accessible housing that supports community living for older adults and people with disabilities. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Healthy Ageing

Healthy Ageing
Author: Christine Stephens
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2018-06-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317272994

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What does it mean to age well? This important new book redefines what ‘successful’ ageing means, challenging the idea that physical health is the only criteria to gauge the ageing process and that an ageing population is necessarily a burden upon society. Using Sen’s Capability Approach as a theoretical starting point Healthy Ageing: A Capability Approach to Inclusive Policy and Practice outlines a nuanced perspective that transcends the purely biomedical view, recognising ideas of resilience, as well as the experiences of older people themselves in determining what it means to age well. It builds to provide a comprehensive response to the overarching discourse that successful ageing is simply about eating well and exercising, acknowledging not only that older people are not always able to follow such advice, but also that well-being is mediated by factors beyond the physical. In an era where ageing has become such an important topic for policy makers, this is a robust and timely response that examines what it means to live well as an older person. It will be hugely valuable not only for students of gerontology and social care, but also professionals working in the field.