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Housing our ageing population: positive ideas. HAPPI 3: making retirement living a positive choice
- Authors:
- BEST Richard, ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HOUSING AND CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 7507
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Explores how older people can be given more control over the management and delivery of services and access to a wider range of housing choices. In particular, to ensure that they can: be as independent as they want to be; feel part of a community and choose how and when to they want to engage; stay connected with their social or other support networks, including through the use of technology, preventing isolation and loneliness; have a clear understanding of purchase, shared ownership or rental prices so that they can make informed decisions about what they can afford to buy and/or rent; and have greater clarity and certainty over service charges and associated property costs/management fees so that they retain more control and can plan their finances effectively. The report recognises that some of the factors that can impede older people 'rightsizing' - such as emotional ties to a home or community - are difficult to overcome. However, it says that measures to make moving easier, to build specialist 'care ready' housing where people want it and to address the sector's lingering negative image will encourage more people to move while still fit and healthy. Having taken evidence from a range of experts and stakeholders, the report also calls on local authorities to recognise the social and economic benefits of right-sizing in their local plans and planning policies. House builders and lenders, the report says, should do more to support people looking to move to more appropriate housing by developing clear and transparent information around fees and other costs that offer greater choice and control. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people: a Delphi study
- Authors:
- GUSDAL Annelie K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(9), 2021, pp.2171-2187.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The number of older people (aged 65+) will more than double by 2050 in Sweden. The ageing population is an increasing concern due to rising health-care costs and a shortage of health professionals. Older people generally prefer ageing in place, as long as they feel confident and comfortable. However, preventive and supportive measures are needed to maintain older people's independence and active participation in society. The aim of this study is to explore the prerequisites for a healthy and independent life among older people in Sweden. A Delphi study was conducted in three rounds. In round 1, seven focus group interviews were performed with older persons aged 65–79, older persons aged ⩾80, next of kin of older persons, health professionals in primary and home health care, assistant nurses in home care, care managers and local politicians. The data were analysed using thematic analysis, resulting in 35 statements of the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life. These statements were sent to the participants from round 1, who were asked to evaluate the degree to which they agreed with each statement in round 2, and again in round 3. There was an agreement of at least 80 per cent for 31 of the 35 statements. When asked to identify the three prerequisites of most importance for a healthy and independent life, most participants stated: to have a social life, to have freedom of choice and power over one's own situation, and to have the possibility to choose independently one's type of housing. There was an overall high group agreement on the prerequisites needed for a healthy and independent life among older people. The main areas of importance were to have a social life, several dimensions of feeling safe and to retain one's personal control. (Edited publisher abstract)
Moving as a family affair: applying the SOC model to older adults and their kinship networks
- Authors:
- PERRY Tam E., THIELS John F.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 19(2), 2016, pp.74-99.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In cases where moves are voluntary, older adults may decide to move as a strategy to optimise their living experiences. The authors use the Baltes and Baltes (1990) model of selection, optimisation with compensation (SOC) to understand the impact of moving on a family network. Extending the SOC model beyond individual analysis offers an innovative addition to the literature. Moving may serve to optimise one’s life by enriching one’s emotional and physical reserves, but relocation may also challenge the older adult and their kin with other demands and frustrations. While moving can be optimal in some ways, it is also important to consider how the act of moving may be exchanged for future emotional and instrumental support from spouses and kin. To complete this ethnographic project, the researcher conducted interviews, participant observation of the moving process (packing, garage sales, moving day, adjustment) and document review with older adults (n = 81), members of their kin network (n = 49) and supportive professionals (n = 46). This approach allowed for the possibility of tracking a network through the moving process, using formal interviews, participant observation and document review to find out if and how moving optimises lives. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improving practice in communication with older people and support networks living in housing with care schemes: aspirations and ambitions
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, SAMSI Kritika
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 42(8), 2012, pp.1495-1512.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
In the UK, the options relating to housing with care will likely increase, as they promote choice and independence. If housing with care services offer end-of-life care to their service users, their staff will need to engage with social workers and other professional networks and these professionals will need to understand the context and ethos of housing with care provision. In order to investigate whether existing literature will assist professional communication across sectors, a scoping literature review was conducted. Findings were grouped into themes, according to the project brief, focusing on: confidence and skills, making decisions and plans, and access to support and training. Several elements were identified as potentially supportive of staff confidence, such as obtaining biographical information, mutually respectful working relationships, managerial support and better understanding of specialist communication needs.
Older people's housing: choice, quality of life, and under-occupation
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
There are 7.3 million older households in England (households which contain no-one under the age of 55 years) in mainstream or specialist housing, excluding care homes. This paper summarises the findings from a research project which analysed data from sources including the English Housing Survey and the English House Condition Survey, and drew on 15 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from private, public and voluntary sector organisations and on a literature review focusing on older people's views about their housing, care and support. The research investigated aspects of housing for older people, covering where older people live, choice for older people who want to move, supply of and demand for specialist housing, moving or staying, quality of life, moving home and the effect on under-occupation of households, and properties released as a result of moves or mortality. It concluded that the specialist housing currently on offer does not reflect the choices that most older people make.
Market assessment of housing options for older people: a report for Shelter and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, ALDRIDGE Hannah, KENWAY Peter
- Publisher:
- New Policy Institute
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 90p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This market assessment of older people’s housing in England examines both specialist retirement developments and mainstream housing suitable for people aged 55 years and above. Specialist housing is restricted to older people, and often has special design features and facilities, and usually some visiting or on-site support. Mainstream housing includes ‘ordinary’ housing (often the family home) and also housing considered more suitable for older people (such as bungalows) or with adaptations to suit older peoples’ needs. This study addresses 3 broad groups of questions: choice, availability and affordability; quality of life; and market impacts. It looks not only at the current situation, but also at projections forward to 2033. The report concludes that demographic changes require a change in the housing stock so that more homes are suitable for older people, be it specialist housing, lifetime homes or adapted homes. Analysis suggests that the size of the specialist housing stock will need to increase by anything between 35% and 70%. The housing market and constraints to public spending mean that it is unlikely that the growth in the specialist housing stock required will be achieved without some policy intervention. In addition, new developments need to diversify the specialist housing that is currently on offer.
Should I stay or should I go?: an overview of the findings of the evaluation of pilot local housing options services for older people
- Author:
- CARE AND REPAIR ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Care and Repair England
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Nottingham
This summary report provides an overview of the evaluation of 8 pilot local housing option services in Bristol, Burnley, Derbyshire Dales, East Riding of Yorkshire, Enfield, Hackney, Leeds and Warwickshire. These services provide information, advice, support, advocacy and practical help for older people living in poor or unsuitable housing or considering options for moving home. The evaluation looked at whether there is a need for housing option services, to what extent did these services improve the housing situation of individual older people, and whether the services could help improve the local housing situation of older people more generally through influencing service provision and planning. The evaluation identified a demand for the housing option services, particularly amongst people over 80 with health and mobility problems. Many of the older people using the housing option services were doing so because of significant difficulties with their current living arrangements. Others were seeking information in order to weight up possible options in advance of problems and to plan for their future housing. On average 17% of service users moved home. Others were still waiting to move home, some had chosen not to move because of the lack of suitable housing on offer, and others had made a positive choice to stay put after provision of information about options. There was a high level of satisfaction from service users with the housing options service, with the help for some users being literally life transforming. Whilst there are limitations on what the housing options service can achieve for some people because of a lack of suitable alternative housing options, the information generated can be used by planners and providers to bring about wider improvements to housing for older people.
Care 2030: creating a Britain where everyone can age well
- Authors:
- BUNN Jonathan, BURKE Stephen
- Publisher:
- Hallmark Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 19
Vision paper for Care 2030 from the Hallmark Foundation that sets out how the priorities for creating a Britain where everyone can age well. In developing the paper, the authors spoke with a wide range of people involved with the care system that offered different perspectives, but all shared an ambition and optimism that things could be much better. The paper explores the challenges of unmet needs and demography and sets out six priorities for action that focus on choice and control, workforce, integration, housing, technology and family carers. Recommendations in the paper include creating an Office for Care and Ageing Well which would monitor and report unmet care needs in our ageing society and promote sustainable ways to deliver better care and prevention. Other recommendations include a renewed drive to make direct payments work for older and disabled people using care, a focus on personal strengths and relationships, imaginative approaches to recruiting and developing care workers and future leaders, improvements in developing lifelong homes and supporting family carers, and a smooth transition from children’s care services to adult support. (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)
Good practice in the design of homes and living spaces for people living with dementia and sight loss
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, et al
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This document summarises research findings on the design of homes and living spaces for people living with dementia and sight loss and provides advice on some of the challenges when optimising home environments. The research included systematic review of the literature; focus groups and interviews with 19 people living with dementia and sight loss and 10 care staff; and interviews with key professional stakeholders. The review found that research on design for people with sight loss nearly always emphasises promoting independence and choice. While the literature on design for people with dementia is also concerned with assisting people to manage their home environment, it often includes a focus on control of behaviours, activities and locations. The findings provide evidence-based guidance, information and recommendations about design for people with sight loss and dementia concerning: use of colour and contrast; lighting; fixtures and fittings; layout and design of kitchens; good bathroom design; entrances and exits; gardens and outdoor areas. The document also provides information on how the findings have also been used to draw up practice guidance on designing homes and living spaces for people with dementia and sight loss. (Edited publisher abstract)