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Silver chic: the future of retirement housing and care
- Author:
- SODHA Sonia
- Publisher:
- Anchor Trust
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the findings of research looking at the retirement housing and residential care solutions of the future. Drawing on views and experiences of 55-65 year olds, which explored their needs and preferences for retirement housing, it sets out how providers of retirement housing and residential care will need to respond to these trends over the next 20-30 years, and what the future of retirement housing and residential care might look like. The report takes into account demographic change, changing preferences and expectations, and technological advances. Four key themes emerge from focus groups with older people: comfort, connection to wider community amenities and services, the need for community space, financial and physical security. These themes informed a workshop of policy experts, people from the housing sector, architects and designers to look at what retirement housing and residential care might look like in the future. The report makes three key recommendations for central and local government: to create a national taskforce on retirement; exempt retirement housing from stamp duty in order to reduce the barriers older people face when moving; and reform the planning system to incentivise a greater supply of retirement housing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing or care workers? Who is supporting older people with high support needs?
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 19(1), February 2011, pp.16-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Whilst there has been a considerable growth in extra care housing in the England, there is a lack of evidence about its potential and cost effectiveness. This article explores the workforce implications of this form of provision with a focus on older people with high support needs. The article first details what is meant by extra care housing, summarised as developments specially designed for older people offering self-contained accommodation alongside 24-hour care, and provided with a range of leisure activities and other shared facilities. The article then outlines what evidence is necessary to prove the benefits of such a housing model. Finally, the author presents a discussion on commissioning technology and telecare in these provisions, noting that such technology requires its own supporting workforce.
Remodelling to extra care housing: some implications for policy and practice
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 9(1), March 2008, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This research reports on recent attempts from 10 case-study areas in England to remodel sheltered housing and residential care homes to extra care housing. The results are mixed, with satisfaction reported by many new tenants, anger by some existing ones, and issues over the provision of assistive technology and care. Nearly all the schemes experienced unexpected problems during the course of construction. The research showed that remodelling is not a quick fix, but that it did have considerable advantages for many of the older people and support staff who were living and working the remodelled buildings. The research concluded that remodelling should only be undertaken when other options have been carefully examined. Drawing on the research findings, advice to policy-makers and practitioners who are considering this course of action is outlined in the discussion.
Living together but separately
- Author:
- LAURENT Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 26.01.06, 2006, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
Gateshead Council's Fountain Court uses the latest technology to help residents stay independent. The author reports on the extra care housing development which was highly commended in the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2005.
20-20 vision
- Author:
- SMITH Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 9.11.04, 2004, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Reports on retirement villages which are becoming a key part of social care provision in other countries. Also highlights the role of assisted living technology and extra care housing.
Housing for people with dementia – are we ready? A report from an inquiry by the APPG on Housing and Care for Older People
- Author:
- ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HOUSING AND CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 52
- Place of publication:
- London
Findings of an Inquiry to explore the policy changes needed to help people live as well as possible with dementia in their own homes – from mainstream housing to specialist provision such as extra care housing or assisted living schemes. The Inquiry sought expert evidence on: the lived experience of people with dementia; the links between housing, health, and social care to improve the journey of someone affected by dementia; the design of new homes; ways to increase supply of specialist dementia-friendly properties; changes and adaptations to existing homes to enable people to live well with dementia; and the role of innovative technology to improve the delivery of better care and support. The Inquiry sought evidence on all aspects of housing with care for older people with dementia, but did not include residential care or nursing homes. The Inquiry heard about the housing and care experiences of older people living with dementia and their carers. It was told about the importance of planning for well-designed dementia-ready housing and how the planners, architects, developers, commissioners, and landlords all have a role to play. The Inquiry heard how people live better when their housing is integral to the local community. There is a recognition that many people with dementia live in housing that was not purpose built to be dementia-ready. The Inquiry considered how technology, aids, and adaptations can help or hinder someone with dementia to live well. It makes recommendations to improve the wellbeing of individuals by working with them to harness technology and adapt the environment. In conclusion, crucially the Inquiry heard that “every decision about care is a decision about housing” and makes recommendations to optimise the costs and benefits of an integrated approach to housing and care decisions. (Edited publisher abstract)
All those who wander are not lost: walking with purpose in extra care, retirement and domestic housing
- Authors:
- BARRETT Julie, EVANS Simon, PRITCHARD-WILKES Vanessa
- Publisher:
- University of Worcester. Association for Dementia Studies
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- Worcester
Sets out the findings from a mixed methods study exploring walking with purpose in extra care, retirement and domestic housing settings, along with the perceptions and responses of staff and family carers. The term ‘wandering’ has become a label with negative overtones in the context of dementia care and suggests aimlessness, whereas in fact there is often a purpose or aim behind this activity. In recognition of this, the term ‘walking with purpose’ is used in this study while also acknowledging that this includes ‘wandering’ as a normal and valuable human activity. The study indicates that, although residents who walk with purpose constitute a minority of people living in retirement and extra care housing schemes, managing walking with purpose can be a challenge for management and staff and can occupy a disproportionate amount of their time. The findings emphasise the importance of: getting to know the resident, finding out their motivations and reasons for walking and trying to accommodate their wishes; ensuring staff receive appropriate training in understanding and addressing walking with purpose; ensuring the design of the physical environment supports the way-finding abilities of people living with dementia. Example design recommendations that emerged from this study include: gardens and outdoor spaces must be secure and enclosed; provide safe indoor and outdoor walking routes with frequent places to rest and interesting things to see and do along the way; design features to assist with way-finding. The paper also supports the use of assistive technology devices such as contact ID wrist bands, door sensors, speaking door sensors, GPS trackers and alarm mats. (Edited publisher abstract)
Is extra care housing in England care-neutral?
- Authors:
- MAYAGOITIA Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 9(1), 2015, pp.3-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Extra care housing (ECH) is housing for older people that aims to provide flexible care while fostering independence. This paper discusses the remodelling of existing buildings, such as residential care homes or sheltered housing units into ECT. It examines the impact that some of the successes and failures in improving accessibility during remodelling had on care provision, in order to offer advice to social housing providers planning to remodel existing properties into ECH. A building is said to be care-neutral if it does not have any impact, positive or negative, on the support and care regime that takes place in the building. Design/methodology/approach: The data consisted of an inventory of accessibility features and assistive technology (AT) items in flats and common areas. The data were drawn from ten ECH schemes in different regions of England. Findings: Most of the AT found was low-technology supporting independence, such as grabbers; some was specific to care provision, such as hoists. Even after remodelling, the design and layout of most buildings did not fully comply with accessibility standards, leading to increased provision of care for some tenants: a care-negative situation. Research limitations/implications: The research presents successful examples of accessibility, AT and care integration that required active tenant involvement and creative design input from care staff, architects and builders who were AT and accessibility aware. It is argued that for new and remodelled ECH buildings to be care-neutral, designers need to work towards the most inclusive model of ECH. Originality/value: This is original research that has produced guidance for builders, developers, policy makers and other stake holders. (Edited publisher abstract)
Telecare outcomes and mainstreaming: summary of responses by social care authorities to CSCI performance assessment 2008
- Author:
- DH CARE NETWORKS. Telecare Learning and Improvement Network
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Telecare Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
It is only in the last 2-3 years that local authorities and primary care trusts in England have started to examine the possibilities of supporting people with long term conditions at home using remote monitoring support. Since the time of data collection (April/May 2008), a number of other Local Authority/Primary Care Trust partnerships have been developing telehealth programmes. These have not been included in this report but can be identified through updates in the telecare newsletters Some of the responses indicate that the service had not commenced at the time of the data collection but were planned for 2008 and beyond.
Health and housing: building the evidence base
- Authors:
- CAIRNCROSS Liz, PORTEUS Jeremy
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- London
An evidence review, commissioned by Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network (KSS AHSN) and undertaken by the Housing LIN, which looks at evidence and initiatives across the UK which bring together health and housing, with a particular focus on older people. The review includes projects which contribute to improving health outcomes, reducing demand and expenditure, and improving the experience of patients and residents. It involved searches of key websites and databases and interviews with key stakeholders to provide an understanding of effective health and housing initiatives. The review provides a strategic overview of the policy context, followed by sections covering: housing with care; housing advice and information; aids and adaptations; handyperson schemes; falls prevention; assistive technology and telecare; discharge services; design of the built environment; warm housing and fuel poverty; and dementia related initiatives. Each section contains a brief introduction, a review of relevant research, and examples of current projects and initiatives. The review concludes that housing and related services can contribute to emerging models of integrated health and social care services. It suggests that closer working between the NHS and the housing sector can help reduce hospital admissions and emergency department visits, speed up the discharge of older patients and maintain the independence of older people. (Edited publisher abstract)