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Why city living for people in later life chimes
- Authors:
- ELY Alex, SMISEK Peter
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study features Lifestory's (formerly PegasusLife) new retirement living development in Westminster, Chimes, in earshot of the bells of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Chimes is also one of a number of retirement living and extra care housing schemes shortlisted in the HAPPI category of the 2021 Housing Design Awards. The development is a stylish collection of 39 one- and two-bedroom apartments, designed in the form of a mansion block with four quarters and positioned to reflect Big Ben’s chime every quarter of an hour. It offers a contemporary take on a traditional mansion block with generous ceiling and window heights, shared amenities and architectural detailing. And architecturally, with Covid-19 in mind, the design standards and mansion block layout of the building create a place where social distancing will not diminish the quality of community. (Edited publisher abstract)
History, accomplishments, issues and prospects of supportive service programs in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities in New York State: lessons learned
- Authors:
- MACLAREN Catherine, LANDSBERG Gerald, SCHWARTZ Harry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 49(1/2), 2007, pp.127-144.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) are defined as buildings, housing complexes or small neighbourhoods with a significant population over the age of 60. Although not designed specifically for older people, they are places in which people want to stay as they get older and are thus ideal settings for the efficient and effective delivery of supportive services. This paper reviews the development of such services in some 35 NORCs in New York State, and draws lessons for providers elsewhere. Key elements contributing to the success of NORC programmes include their small physical scale, enabling efficient service delivery and coordination, and the ready accessibility of staff to residents. The small scale also facilitates the involvement of residents in decision making, while the support programme serves to boost the existing social infrastructure of the community. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Alternatives to long term institutional care for older people
- Author:
- JARVIS Rebecca
- Publisher:
- Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores a range of alternative ‘housing with care’ models for older people in Japan and New Zealand. The models examined include housing for older people with care services; group homes; small scale multifunctional facilities; welfare housing for people on low income; continuing care retirement communities; naturally occurring retirement communities; and retirement villages. The report’s findings are divided into five themes: social interaction; connecting with the wider community; safety net; scale; and thinking ahead. Each of these includes case studies of the facilities and initiatives visited and identifies the main learning points for the UK. The study demonstrates that there is a range of different forms of ‘housing with care’ which either avoid or delay the need for long term institutional care. There is some evidence of better outcomes for residents, and many of the facilities are cost-effective and could be replicated in the UK. The final section of the report sets out recommendations to national and local government, property developers and health and care services, including the voluntary sector, for how to progress this agenda. The recommendations are: improve awareness of ‘housing with care’ and its role in supporting healthy ageing; increase provision of ‘housing with care’ services, especially for the middle market; integrate housing and care facilities for older people with the wider community; commission for outcomes rather than activity; recognise the importance of social interaction and keeping active; provide a clear national policy for funding long term care for older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
A community hub approach to older people’s housing
- Authors:
- EVANS Simon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 18(1), 2017, pp.20-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of housing with care schemes to act as community hubs. The analysis highlights a range of benefits, barriers and facilitators. Design/methodology/approach: Data are presented from the Adult Social Services Environments and Settings project which used a mixed methods approach including a review of the literature, surveys and in-depth case study interviews. Findings: Most housing with care schemes have a restaurant or café, communal lounge, garden, hairdresser, activity room and laundrette, while many also have a library, gym, computer access and a shop. Many of these facilities are open not just to residents but also to the wider community, reflecting a more integrated approach to community health and adult social care, by sharing access to primary health care and social services between people living in the scheme and those living nearby. Potential benefits of this approach include the integration of older people’s housing, reduced isolation and increased cost effectiveness of local services through economies of scale and by maximising preventative approaches to health and wellbeing. Successful implementation of the model depends on a range of criteria including being located within or close to a residential area and having on-site facilities that are accessible to the public. Originality/value: This paper is part of a very new literature on community hub models of housing with care in the UK. In the light of new requirements under the Care Act to better coordinate community services, it provides insights into how this approach can work and offers an analysis of the benefits and challenges that will be of interest to commissioners and providers as well as planners. This was a small scale research project based on four case studies. Caution should be taken when considering the findings in different settings. (Publisher abstract)
Setting sail with extra care: the Trinity House Hub, Wallasey
- Authors:
- HOWARTH Mick, McCALLUM Eleanor
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This case study gives an overview of the latest development within the Mariners’ Park Estate, an eighteen unit purpose-built extra care housing scheme on the Wirral, describing how this phase of development contributes to the overall vision for the park for retired merchant mariners. The design is fundamentally flexible to be used for general needs extra care housing. Mariners’ Park, however, is different from most other extra care schemes as residents are all from the same background and have shared experiences and a sense of camaraderie, helping to create a strong and supportive community. (Edited publisher abstract)
Screening reaps the rewards
- Author:
- JACOB Nina
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author visits ExtraCare's Reeve Court Village in Mersyside, whose prevention approach to the health of residents has won it recognition and praise within the healthcare sector.
Older and wiser: a practical guide for developing, commissioning and operating age-friendly homes
- Author:
- THE HOUSING FORUM
- Publisher:
- The Housing Forum
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this guide is to draw on the vast experience of Housing Forum members who procure, design, make, build and maintain homes across the UK to inform the direction of older persons housing provision at both a local and national level. At the heart of this document is a matrix that provides a series of prompts to help housing associations, councils or private companies understand at a glance the complex series of interlinked decisions that need to be made in the early stages of involvement. Alongside this is a narrative that gives more context and explanation, some of the pitfalls to avoid and where to get more detailed information. It is intended to offer a sense of the complexities involved and the need to think holistically and innovatively; the need, for example, to think about not only how the project can be financed and built, but what the service charges will be and whether pensioners can afford them; who will provide care; and how the partnership might work with local GPs. The guide also showcases a range of solutions and innovative thinking from across the country to inspire organisations looking to provide a better offer for housing older people. The 16 case studies provide ideas across the spectrum and food for thought for meeting the many different circumstances and challenges faced by providers as they look to finance new builds or repurpose or refurbish existing stock. For example, they shine a spotlight on a pioneering scheme for women’s co-housing in London, look at how a well-being scheme is helping to regenerate an area of the West Midlands, and highlight how an integrated hub in Manchester is providing a model for age-friendly development of the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing well: a collection of innovative thinking
- Author:
- WHITELEY FOUNDATION FOR AGEING WELL
- Publisher:
- Whiteley Foundation for Ageing Well
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 50
- Place of publication:
- Walton on Thames
A collection of essays by contributors from across the health and housing sectors, providing thought-provoking insights into the future of elderly living. Topics covered include: ageing well today; how people can make the very best of their later years; how consumer power can stimulate the development of new forms of co-housing; the potential for companion robots to promote independence and freedom; the science of evaluating health and social care interventions as priorities change in older age; an introduction to Whiteley Village and what makes it so special; new potential for medical technologies to extend healthy years of life; how functional medicine can transform the patient-clinician partnership to prevent and manage long-term conditions; sexuality and for physical intimacy in old age; how society can support people to remain in meaningful employment for longer; and how to live a fulfilling later life. (Edited publisher abstract)
Specialised grouped housing for older people: introductory briefing
- Author:
- THOMPSON Janice
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Assembly. Research and Information Service
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This briefing paper provides an introduction to specialist grouped housing for older people, also called sheltered housing. It covers the following sub-categories: sheltered and retirement housing; very sheltered/assisted living; extra care housing; close care housing (independent living with on-site care and support, linked to a care home); and retirement villages. The briefing provides information on the policy around sheltered housing in Northern Ireland, including connections with the 'Transforming your Care' and 'Supporting people programme'. It also includes good practice examples of sheltered housing for older people from England. (Edited publisher abstract)
Consulting with residents: EAC's card game
- Authors:
- EASTERBROOK Lorna, BILLETER Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 14(3), 2011, pp.83-90.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article outlines the development of an annual National Housing for Older People Awards scheme, to celebrate innovation in extra care housing, using a card game between residents to gather views on the services they receive. The card game approach is informal, resident-led, and allows for group discussions and group scores and scoring by individuals. It provides meaningful comparisons with other schemes regionally and nationally. In the absence of formal evaluative research, the feedback from service users is that the card game, combined with the awards nomination and ceremony, is an enjoyable and effective means to elicit their views, with minimal input from the service provider agencies. The article, based on the first-hand knowledge of the development team, relates this development to the broader UK policy context which now requires older persons' accommodation services to develop a range of consultative approaches, and highlights the importance of including informal, scheme-based and social opportunities for residents to share their views. The authors concluded that the card game offers an enjoyable and engaging, but low cost means of providing essential feedback to service providers in housing with care and support.