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Imagined bodies: architects and their constructions of later life
- Authors:
- BUSE Christina E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 37(7), 2017, pp.1435-1457.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article comprises a sociological analysis of how architects imagine the ageing body when designing residential care homes for later life and the extent to which they engage empathetically with users. Drawing on interviews with architectural professionals based in the United Kingdom, the authors offer insight into the ways in which architects envisage the bodies of those who they anticipate will populate their buildings. Deploying the notions of ‘body work’ and ‘the body multiple’, this analysis reveals how architects imagined a variety of bodies in nuanced ways. These imagined bodies emerge as they talked through the practicalities of the design process. Moreover, their conceptions of bodies were also permeated by prevailing ideologies of caring: although the authors found that they sought to resist dominant discourses of ageing, they nevertheless reproduced these discourses. Architects’ constructions of bodies are complicated by the collaborative nature of the design process, where the authors' find an incessant juggling between the competing demands of multiple stakeholders, each of whom anticipate other imagined bodies and seek to shape the design of buildings to meet requirements. The findings extend a nascent sociological literature on architecture and social care by revealing how architects participate in the shaping of care for later life as ‘body workers’, but also how their empathic aspirations can be muted by other imperatives driving the marketisation of care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing for older people in Wales: a sector review of sheltered housing
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This report explores the current position of sheltered housing in Wales and recommends how providers and local authorities could better realise its potential to ensure it contributes to the delivery of outcomes for older people. It draws on the views of a small number of providers and commissioners of sheltered housing, gathered in both face-to-face and telephone interviews in 2016. It examines current policy drivers and the role sheltered housing is perceived to play within the wider housing and care agenda. It also looks at the current market, including types of providers and levels of supply and the opportunities that could be considered in the future. It highlights the need for a strategic approach to the commissioning and delivery of sheltered housing that is age friendly, enables care and support to be provided, and supports the wider health, housing and social care agendas. The final section looks at the implications for local authorities and providers of sheltered housing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making your home a better place to live with dementia
- Authors:
- CARE AND REPAIR ENGLAND, SILVERLINKS
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
A guide for people with dementia and their carers which looks at changes that can be made in the home to make daily life easier and enable people to continue to live independently. It highlights simple, and often low-cost, adaptations that can make a big difference to people’s lives and provides details of organisations that can help. It includes considerations about: general design and layout to support a good life at home; lighting and heating; safety, security and technology; gadgets and equipment; going out and about; and a section on moving options and considering more suitable housing. Links to further resources and advice are included. The guide will also be useful for organisations providing services to older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Design and dementia: when less is more
- Authors:
- FUGGLE Liz, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 25(6), 2017, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The author, a design manager, and her colleagues, offer their view of the potential of interior space design to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia. Drawing on research, living with dementia and their cumulative and international experience, four points are discussed: 1) everyone is different - there is no one approach; 2) clutter is dangerous; 3) under and overestimation of the power of colour; and 4) achieving a home-like environment. (Original abstract)
Creating homes that people would like to live in rather than have to live in: Is there a role for occupational therapists in the design of housing?
- Author:
- WALKER Marney
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
The author explores the skills that occupational therapists can bring to ensure that homes are accessible and adaptable to the changing needs of residents as they age. It highlights how first-hand experience of working with end users to find effective solutions can inform and complement the design and specifications of new build, refurbishments and adaptations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Where's the evidence? A systematic review of economic analyses of residential aged care infrastructure
- Authors:
- EASTON Tiffany, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Health Services Research, 17(1), 2017, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central Ltd
Background: Residential care infrastructure, in terms of the characteristics of the organisation (such as proprietary status, size, and location) and the physical environment, have been found to directly influence resident outcomes. This review aimed to summarise the existing literature of economic evaluations of residential care infrastructure. Methods: A systematic review of English language articles using AgeLine, CINAHL, Econlit, Informit (databases in Health; Business and Law; Social Sciences), Medline, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science with retrieval up to 14 December 2015. The search strategy combined terms relating to nursing homes, economics, and older people. Full economic evaluations, partial economic evaluations, and randomised trials reporting more limited economic information, such as estimates of resource use or costs of interventions were included. Data was extracted using predefined data fields and synthesized in a narrative summary to address the stated review objective. Results: Fourteen studies containing an economic component were identified. None of the identified studies attempted to systematically link costs and outcomes in the form of a cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, or cost-utility analysis. There was a wide variation in approaches taken for valuing the outcomes associated with differential residential care infrastructures: 8 studies utilized various clinical outcomes as proxies for the quality of care provided, and 2 focused on resident outcomes including agitation, quality of life, and the quality of care interactions. Only 2 studies included residents living with dementia. Conclusions: Robust economic evidence is needed to inform aged care facility design. Future research should focus on identifying appropriate and meaningful outcome measures that can be used at a service planning level, as well as the broader health benefits and cost-saving potential of different organisational and environmental characteristics in residential care. (Publisher abstract)
Neighbourhoods of the future: better homes for older adults - improving health, care, design and technology
- Author:
- AGILE AGEING ALLIANCE
- Publisher:
- Agile Ageing Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 82
Examines the so-called housing ‘crisis’ facing the next generation of older adults, suggesting that there is an urgent need for more ‘age-friendly’ housing and built environments. This report argues that innovative new product and service solutions enabled by evolving technologies such as the Internet of Things and 5G provide a golden opportunity to rethink the outlook for ageing populations, particularly if various sectors, organisations and stakeholders adopt new collaborative business models and work towards a common and mutually beneficial reference framework for age-friendly housing. The report is based on the outcomes of a 12-month pan-European roadshow and is informed by interviews with some of the leading commercial and academic players, an extensive literature review and experimental research comparing the needs of current older adults with those of the next generation. The report explains: what the ‘cognitive homes’ of the future will look like and how they will seamlessly align interoperable solutions which will redefine the way people live, play and learn; why it is essential to give senior citizens a voice in designing new products and services; what new products and services that meet the needs of an ageing population are being developed; how design led innovation can lighten the load of ageing; and what new models of health and care are emerging to address increasing demand. (Edited publisher abstract)
Our housing AGEnda: meeting the aspirations of older people in Wales
- Author:
- EXPERT GROUP ON HOUSING AN AGEING POPULATION
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 57
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Report from the Expert Group on Housing an Ageing Population, which looks at the role that housing needs to play as the population in Wales ages over the coming years. It highlights what can be done to ensure that housing stock meets the needs and aspirations of an ageing population. It also draws attention to the range of agencies, both public and private, who have a contribution to make in ensuring that the range of housing in Wales is improved. In producing he report, the Group consulted with a range of stakeholders, including representatives from national and local government, private, third and public sectors, social workers, and older people. The report focuses on five key themes: understanding the housing requirements of older people; supporting the right choices – to “stay put” or “move on”; living with confidence in older age – covering design and technology; a planning system which reflects the needs of our ageing population; and making housing more affordable and incentivising change. It also highlights the importance of shared responsibility between all citizens, older people, government, public, private and voluntary sectors to ensure housing is fit for purpose. The report proposes a number of actions for Welsh Government, local authorities, housing associations as well as commercial house builders. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing our ageing population: learning from councils meeting the housing needs of ageing population
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- London
The suitability of the housing stock is of critical importance to the health of individuals and also impacts on public spending, particularly social care and the NHS. This report sets out what is required to meet the housing needs and aspirations of an ageing population, outlines the current policy context and presents detailed case studies of good practice to show how councils are innovating to support older people to live in their homes for longer and promote positive ageing. They include examples of integrated approaches to health, housing and care to support older people at home; care and repair schemes to provide support for older people in mainstream housing, long term housing planning; and developing appropriate new housing for older people. The case studies are from Birmingham City Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Essex County Council, Mansfield District Council, Newcastle City Council, North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset Councils, and Worcestershire County Council. The report highlights key lessons from the case studies: having a clear vision, promoting awareness and changing attitudes; housing planning, which meets local need and involves older people; delivering and enabling new housing for older people across the public and private sector; developing integrated approaches to housing, health and care; and sustaining older people in mainstream housing. It also outlines recommendations for Government, policy makers, councils, and providers. (Edited publisher abstract)
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)