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Interdependence, commitment, learning and love: the case of the United Kingdom's first older women's co-housing community
- Authors:
- ARRIGOITIA Melissa Fernandez, WEST Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(7), 2021, pp.1673-1696.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Housing options for older people in the United Kingdom (UK) have been rather limited to remaining living ‘independently’ in one's own home and some variant of institutionally provided, pre-established and age-exclusive housing such as retirement communities, extra-care or sheltered housing. However, interest in alternative forms of housing and living which align more closely with the expectations of those currently entering later life is steadily growing. In this paper, we present some findings from original, mixed-methods research on the UK's only established example of senior co-housing, which also happens to be women only. Through thematic analysis, we explore two key questions about this important social experiment: (a) is this a model merely for the dedicated, activist and privileged few, as is often presumed; and (b) what might it tell us about post-traditional ageing. Is it merely a retirement lifestyle choice and identity project, grounded in logics of age denial, activity, choice, individualism and risk management? Our findings cannot be conclusive at this stage, but they do suggest a new model of later-life dwelling for the UK based on more collectivist values of inter-dependence, commitment, learning and, even, love. (Edited publisher abstract)
Community building for old age: breaking new ground. The UK's first senior cohousing community, High Barnet
- Author:
- BRENTON Maria
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study describes an initiative developed by the Older Women’s Cohousing (OWCH) group, who understanding that living alone as they grew old could leave them vulnerable, looked to each other to develop and share their social capital. The group have developed a cohousing community based on shared responsibility and mutual support. The model offers a template whereby older people can actively collaborate to live as friendly helpful neighbours at the very least, whether they move house or not. (Edited publisher abstract)
The big society: a view from the front line
- Editors:
- KENT Nicholas, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet looking at how five organisations, already performing the functions of the Big Society, are organised, what they have in common and how they differ. It also presents the views of volunteers and service users.
Exploring older women’s citizenship: understanding the impact of migration in later life
- Author:
- COOK Joanne
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 30(2), February 2010, pp.253-273.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper focuses upon the welfare citizenship experiences of older women who migrated in later life to England, either as refugees or as post-retirement migrants. It reports findings from interviews and focus groups conducted with black Caribbean, Irish, Chinese and Somali older women migrants in Sheffield as part of the Older Women's Lives and Voices Study. The paper explores their experiences of accessing welfare citizenship and the barriers they encountered in accessing mainstream services. In particular, it examines the unequal platform from which older migrants who do not speak English access welfare citizenship rights and services, and assesses the important constraints of discrimination and language differences. For the Somali and Chinese women in particular, welfare services fell short with respect to language provision and to the responses of welfare providers to their particular needs and differences. Despite the obstacles, the older women participants were actively pursuing their inclusion in welfare rights and services. The paper argues for more recognition of the important enabling role that informal systems of support provided by participation in community or cultural organisations play in realising the welfare rights and accessing services for minority ethnic older women.
Friendship across the life cycle: a support group for older women
- Authors:
- GREENBERG Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 32(4), 2000, pp.7-23.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using a group work model, this article discusses a short term group for older women developed to explore the importance of friendship in late life. Social work group practice that focuses on the meaning and development of friendship for and with older women is presented as an effective therapeutic intervention for practitioners in settings such as community mental health clinics, senior centres, elderly housing, home care agencies and nursing homes.
Older women in the European Community: social and economic conditions; Italian report
- Authors:
- MENGANI Massimo, GAGLIARDI Cristina
- Publisher:
- Italian National Research Centres on Aging
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 84p.
- Place of publication:
- Ancona, Italy
Looks at the position of older women in Italy. Contains sections on: income; leisure activities; educational opportunities; housing; and health care. Includes statistics.
Homelessness and health for disadvantaged groups
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report brings together analysis and information to highlight the challenges facing people from disadvantaged groups in accessing appropriate housing and support. It also shows how unsafe housing and homelessness can increase the risks of health problems experienced by these groups. Sections cover: homelessness and mental health; homelessness, health and black and minority ethnic people; homelessness, health and people in the criminal justice system; homelessness, health and older people; Homelessness, health and lesbian, gay and transgender (LGB&T) communities; homelessness and health for women. Each section outlines key issues for each group and makes recommendations to improve access to housing and support. (Edited publisher abstract)
People and places: a 2001 census atlas of the UK
- Authors:
- DORLING Daniel, THOMAS Bethan
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 199p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Includes maps showing statistics of: housing; changes in housing ownership; households with central heating and cars; household composition; long term illness; pensioner households; employment; minority ethnic groups; and material and social deprivation.
Homes for London's women
- Authors:
- BELCHER Zoe, FIELD Sharon
- Publisher:
- Greater London Authority
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 96p.biblog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides information on the housing situation in London and the ongoing work of key women's organisations across the capital. Sets out a list of actions to tackle some of the issues relating to housing problems faced by Women in London. Contents include: women experiencing domestic violence; older women; black and minority ethnic women; refugee and asylum seeking women; women leaving care; keyworkers; disabled women; homeless women; lone mothers; young mothers; women leaving prison; lesbians.
Social policy for the 21st century: justice and responsibility; proceedings of the National Social Policy Conference Sydney 21-23 July 1999. Volume 1
- Editors:
- SHAVER Sheila, SAUNDERS Peter
- Publisher:
- University of New South Wales. Social Policy Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 272p.
- Place of publication:
- Sydney, NSW
Volume 1 of proceedings of conference held by the Social Policy Research Centre in Sydney, Australia, 21-23 July 1999. At the century's end, Australians face a global environment fraught with uncertainty. Changes in taxation, employment, the financial relationships between the Commonwealth and the States and welfare reform are on the domestic agenda. The conference theme invites reflections on the policies, the means to fund them, and the kinds of delivery mechanisms that will most effectively contribute to the well-being of all Australians in the 21st century. This volume includes papers on care of older people, globalisation, housing, early intervention, carers, family breakdown, women, social responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry, aboriginal organisations, the principle of mutual obligation and the social contract, social policy in New Zealand, and other topics in social welfare.