FRONEMAN C.A., van HUYSSTEEN M.K.R., van der MERWE I.J.
Journal article citation:
Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 40(4), October 2004, pp.413-429.
Describes the findings of a study in the Cape Metropolitan Area and fringe districts of perceptions, preferences and needs of elderly persons and views of housing providers regarding retirement housing and related care services. Interviews were conducted with 228 sampled elderly persons in neighbourhoods with a high elderly concentration and selected retirement villages. The views of experts on retirement housing and role players in the elderly care field were elicited separately. The elderly's basic preferences can be summarised as: renting residential units instead of buying them; no luxuries such as therapy services; safety considerations incorporated in interior design; being able to use their own furniture; primary health care offered; recreational facilities; good corporate management; and accessibility of essential general services. These findings are considered for consumers in different cultural and socio-economic groups and compared with the views of developers, providers and other role players. Contends that, given the Government's new policy on housing and elderly care, they may assist providers of retirement housing and related care services to understand the diversity of needs of the mature retirement market and provide facilities and services accordingly.
Describes the findings of a study in the Cape Metropolitan Area and fringe districts of perceptions, preferences and needs of elderly persons and views of housing providers regarding retirement housing and related care services. Interviews were conducted with 228 sampled elderly persons in neighbourhoods with a high elderly concentration and selected retirement villages. The views of experts on retirement housing and role players in the elderly care field were elicited separately. The elderly's basic preferences can be summarised as: renting residential units instead of buying them; no luxuries such as therapy services; safety considerations incorporated in interior design; being able to use their own furniture; primary health care offered; recreational facilities; good corporate management; and accessibility of essential general services. These findings are considered for consumers in different cultural and socio-economic groups and compared with the views of developers, providers and other role players. Contends that, given the Government's new policy on housing and elderly care, they may assist providers of retirement housing and related care services to understand the diversity of needs of the mature retirement market and provide facilities and services accordingly.
Increasing numbers of older Americans are choosing to live out their retirement in planned, self-governed and financed retirement communities. Many of these full-service communities, which range in size from 250 to 750 members, are comparable to small villages and are located near small towns in a rural setting. Considers the development of such communities, and profiles several.
Increasing numbers of older Americans are choosing to live out their retirement in planned, self-governed and financed retirement communities. Many of these full-service communities, which range in size from 250 to 750 members, are comparable to small villages and are located near small towns in a rural setting. Considers the development of such communities, and profiles several.
Housing Care and Support, 13(4), December 2010, pp.8-9.
Publisher:
Emerald
In this opinion piece, Lord Best (Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People) makes the case for retirement housing becoming a national priority. Based on the recent Housing an Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) publication (Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Communities and Local Government (CLG) and Department of Health (DH), 2009), he argues that prioritising retirement housing will also help the next generation: selling and letting homes designed for the older occupier will, in turn, free up badly-needed family homes. However, Lord Best suggests the challenge will be to provide retirement housing that will meet the standards demanded by today’s older people, reduce loneliness and offer flexible care as and when need to enable independent living
In this opinion piece, Lord Best (Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People) makes the case for retirement housing becoming a national priority. Based on the recent Housing an Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) publication (Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Communities and Local Government (CLG) and Department of Health (DH), 2009), he argues that prioritising retirement housing will also help the next generation: selling and letting homes designed for the older occupier will, in turn, free up badly-needed family homes. However, Lord Best suggests the challenge will be to provide retirement housing that will meet the standards demanded by today’s older people, reduce loneliness and offer flexible care as and when need to enable independent living to continue for as long as possible.
Subject terms:
housing, older people, retirement, retirement communities, building design;
This report examines people’s attitudes to housing in later years and to retirement housing more specifically. Drawing on the findings from a survey of more than 700 people across Britain aged 55 and over, it shows that more than a quarter of respondents are likely to consider moving to some sort of retirement housing in the future, suggests that millions of people could be considering retirement housing. The report outlines the current housing crisis, highlighting the demographic trends and the key characteristics of the UK market for retirement housing, arguing that the current delivery of this type of housing is not keeping pace with demand. The report concludes that opening up the supply and choice of properties for this age-group will help ease the current constrictions in the housing chain,
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report examines people’s attitudes to housing in later years and to retirement housing more specifically. Drawing on the findings from a survey of more than 700 people across Britain aged 55 and over, it shows that more than a quarter of respondents are likely to consider moving to some sort of retirement housing in the future, suggests that millions of people could be considering retirement housing. The report outlines the current housing crisis, highlighting the demographic trends and the key characteristics of the UK market for retirement housing, arguing that the current delivery of this type of housing is not keeping pace with demand. The report concludes that opening up the supply and choice of properties for this age-group will help ease the current constrictions in the housing chain, freeing up more family sized homes for growing families while ensuring that older people have the option to move to properties in which they can live independently for as long as they can – with the reassurance of some care available should they need it.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
older people, retirement communities, housing, retirement, extra care housing, surveys;
Reports on the findings of a three-year participatory action research study exploring what it was like to live and work in the Berryhill Retirement Village in Stoke on Trent, which was developed by the ExtraCare Charitable Trust and Touchstone Housing Association. funded by the Community Fund (now the Big Lottery Fund), the study suggests that Berryhill works well for many. However there were
Reports on the findings of a three-year participatory action research study exploring what it was like to live and work in the Berryhill Retirement Village in Stoke on Trent, which was developed by the ExtraCare Charitable Trust and Touchstone Housing Association. funded by the Community Fund (now the Big Lottery Fund), the study suggests that Berryhill works well for many. However there were persistent challenges for all involved.
Subject terms:
older people, retirement, retirement communities, supported housing, user views, communities;
This book explores the characteristics of extra care housing and retirement villages, and tracks their development in the UK, the US and elsewhere. It examines their role in promoting quality of life for older people and the extent to which they are experienced as communities by the people who live in them. These issues are discussed in the context of theories of community and ageing, particularly in relation to the built environment and social interaction; Chapters include: What is community; Community and ageing; Housing with care communities in the UK; An international perspective on retirement villages; promoting a sense of community in housing with care settings; Diversity, community and social interaction; Changing communities and older people.
This book explores the characteristics of extra care housing and retirement villages, and tracks their development in the UK, the US and elsewhere. It examines their role in promoting quality of life for older people and the extent to which they are experienced as communities by the people who live in them. These issues are discussed in the context of theories of community and ageing, particularly in relation to the built environment and social interaction; Chapters include: What is community; Community and ageing; Housing with care communities in the UK; An international perspective on retirement villages; promoting a sense of community in housing with care settings; Diversity, community and social interaction; Changing communities and older people.
Subject terms:
housing, intergenerational relationships, older people, quality of life, retirement, retirement communities, social networks, supported housing, ageing, diversity;
Hartrigg Oaks in New Earswick, York, is the first example in the UK of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This non-profit-making community, developed without government subsidy and run by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, has a financing system unique in the UK. Capital payments and annual fees from each resident are pooled to fund care and support services for all the residents.
Hartrigg Oaks in New Earswick, York, is the first example in the UK of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This non-profit-making community, developed without government subsidy and run by the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, has a financing system unique in the UK. Capital payments and annual fees from each resident are pooled to fund care and support services for all the residents. This allows Hartrigg Oaks to charge a flat rate, inflation-linked fee, that will not rise even if a resident needs permanent residential care. (Residents can opt to pay for care as needed.) The objective is to achieve a balance between those residents who need care and support and those who do not make many demands on its care services. Hartrigg Oaks must therefore try to ensure that it has the right 'balance' of residents and appeals to the 'young-old' who anticipate living independently for some years to come. All potential residents undergo a health check.
Subject terms:
long stay care, long term care, long term treatment, older people, retirement, retirement communities, social care provision, supported living, care homes, financing;
Housing Care and Support, 6(3), August 2003, pp.32-35.
Publisher:
Emerald
The idea of retirement communities presents a contrast to the prevailing ideas of mixed housing communities. or of ordinary homes in the community. Choice in housing in this case appear to be producing a consumer led revolution in ideas for housing care and support.
The idea of retirement communities presents a contrast to the prevailing ideas of mixed housing communities. or of ordinary homes in the community. Choice in housing in this case appear to be producing a consumer led revolution in ideas for housing care and support.
Subject terms:
housing, housing associations, life style, older people, retirement, retirement communities, social housing, communities, decision making, economics;
Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 1(1), 2002, pp.69-87.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
London
In the USA Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are under increasingly regulatory, financial and resident pressure to operate more efficiently, improve their capacity for caring for current and future residents, and to provide a continuum of care that promotes wellness and a high quality of life while containing tertiary health costs. This article applies the concept of "sustainability"
In the USA Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are under increasingly regulatory, financial and resident pressure to operate more efficiently, improve their capacity for caring for current and future residents, and to provide a continuum of care that promotes wellness and a high quality of life while containing tertiary health costs. This article applies the concept of "sustainability" in developing a database and care-giving system designed to accomplish the aforementioned goals while simultaneously creating a powerful data set that can be used for long-range planning and actuarial forecasting.
Subject terms:
older people, planning, quality of life, retirement, retirement communities, social care provision, assessment, communities;