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Acceptance in the domestic environment: the experience of senior housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Kathleen M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(2-4), 2014, pp.235-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The social environment impacts the ability of older adults to interact successfully with their community and age-in-place. This study asked, for the first time, residents of existing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) senior living communities to explain why they chose to live in those communities and what, if any, benefit the community afforded them. Focus groups were conducted at 3 retirement communities. Analysis found common categories across focus groups that explain the phenomenon of LGBT senior housing. Acceptance is paramount for LGBT seniors and social networks expanded, contrary to socioemotional selectivity theory. Providers are encouraged to develop safe spaces for LGBT seniors. (Publisher abstract)
Then and now: evolving community in the context of a retirement village
- Authors:
- BERNARD Miriam, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 32(1), January 2012, pp.103-129.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Whilst there has been considerable research into retirement villages in the United States and Australia, there is little data in the United Kingdom about what it is like to live in retirement communities, how they evolve over time and whether they enhance people's lifestyle aspirations and quality of life. This paper examines these issues through the lens of ‘community’ and in the context of Denham Garden Village: a purpose-built retirement village in Buckinghamshire. Interviews were held with 52 residents and 16 individuals associated with a variety of organisations involved in the (re)development of the retirement village. The paper focuses on how community was conceptualised, experienced and understood both in the early days of the village, and now subsequent to its redevelopment. In conclusion, the authors suggest that the findings question the extent to which community evolves over time and raise important questions about how socially cohesive such retirement villages are.
Housing markets and independence in old age: expanding the opportunities
- Authors:
- BALL Michael, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Reading. Henley Business School
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- Reading
This report presents findings from research on housing for older people who live in specialist private retirement accommodation, called owner occupied retirement housing (OORH). This type of housing is purchased, on a leasehold basis, and found in specially designed blocks of apartments which have communal facilities, house managers and other networks of support integrated within them. There are currently around 105,000 OORH houses in the UK, about 2% of the total number of homes for those aged 65 and over. Findings revealed a higher quality of life for residents and their families. The report notes that 92% of OORH residents are very happy or contented and the great majority would recommend the accommodation to others. OORH was environmentally better than traditional housing, with reduced energy use, including less travel. The report states that 51% of OORH residents said that their energy bills were noticeably less. Also, most OORH residents have family and friends in the locality. Older people form an important part of the core of most communities. This report suggests that far more elderly people could benefit from this type of accommodation than live in it now. However, due to restrictive planning and housing policies, many older people are not being provided with the opportunity to purchase OORH.
The naturally occurring retirement community (NORC) initiative in Georgia: developing and managing collaborative partnerships to support older adults
- Authors:
- IVERY Jan M., AKSTEIN-KAHAN Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Administration in Social Work, 34(4), September 2010, pp.329-343.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Collaborative partnerships are essential for community-based services for older adults. These come about in response to a rapidly expanding senior population, diminishing public and private resources, and the rising costs of long-term care. Instead of moving older adults to more restrictive, and often expensive, settings, there is a shift toward developing programmes that promote aging in place. Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) have emerged as a collaborative model of care designed to support older adults so they can remain in their homes as long as possible and avoid moving to more restrictive settings. This article examines NORC model replication and discusses the lessons learned from developing strategic partnerships, participant recruitment, programme and partnership management, and evaluation. This paper aims to contribute to the growing literature on the NORC model in diverse settings.
Recruiting older adults into a physical activity promotion program: active living every day offered in a naturally occurring retirement community
- Authors:
- HILDEBRAND Mary, NEUFELD Peggy
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 49(5), October 2009, pp.702-710.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Recruitment strategies used to encourage older people living in the naturally occurring retirement community of St. Louis, Missouri, to enrol in the Active Living Every Day (ALED) program were explored in this practice concept paper. The reasons for enrolment or non enrolment of 25 ALED participants and 25 nonparticipants were collated. There was a significant difference between the two groups’ responses to a physical activity state-of-change question. Common themes for participation included motivation to exercise, physical activity ideas from peers, social engagement and trust in the sponsoring organisations’ staff and programs, while cost and schedule issues often resulted in non enrolment. There were no significant differences between the two groups in their demographics, social resources or in their mood/depressive states. The authors conclude that proactive recruitment methods based on the more stage sensitive transtheoretical model (TTM) approach, as used here, produce greater numbers of ALED participants than reactive recruitment methods alone, such as advertising and announcing programs. The importance of a neighbourhood approach and the influence of peers was highlighted.
The future of extra care and retirement housing
- Author:
- HANOVER
- Publisher:
- Hanover Group
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- Staines
It is now 20 years since Hanover Housing Association built its first Extra Care housing project. This paper, written by Hanover’s Chair and Chief Executive, considers whether Extra Care has been a good model for providing housing for older people and if the concept of Extra Care housing is the best approach for the future. He concludes that Extra Care housing has been highly successful and meets the needs and aspirations of its residents. However, in this more austere financial environment economies are needed and this paper looks at the areas of on-site care, communal facilities, and the meal service to see where savings can be made. The aim for the future is to provide more cost-effective services that meet aspirations for independence and fit comfortably with the principles of personalisation.
Addressing the vision challenges of residents at a retirement community: collaborative research with a community partner
- Author:
- PETROVICH Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 51(1/2), 2008, pp.162-178.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This case study was carried out in a community retirement village and concerned the demise of a support group for people with vision loss that had closed for lack of participants despite the fact that many residents suffered from visual impairment. The study was carried out in collaboration with the community partner, and addressed barriers to group participation as perceived by residents, family members and employees. Questionnaires were used to gather data on demographic characteristics, diagnosed visual problems, adjustment to visual loss, well-being and motivation to attend institutional programmes about visual impairment. The residents were all subjected to standardised vision and depression assessment. The findings show that, although many residents had visual problems, they were coping well and did not report any depressive symptoms. Respondents believed that the success of group activities would depend on ongoing personal contact and follow-up, a choice of educational presentations and/or discussion, and individual help with practical problems associated with attendance. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Rowntree's retirement villages
- Author:
- STURGE Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 1(4), July 2007, pp.341-352.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust's retirement village in York and its proposed village in Hartlepool. It contrasts the financial terms of the two developments. The benefit of these schemes for older people is discussed, along with the challenges that they face.
Age-restricted housing in the UK - retirement villages in context
- Authors:
- LOCK Iain, WHITTINGTON Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 1(1), September 2006, pp.51-65.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reviews the extra care homes and retirement villages' markets in the UK, and assesses possible future demand for, and supply of, age-restricted housing provision.
Retirement villages and related care services: perceptions, preferences and needs of elderly consumers and providers in Cape Town
- Authors:
- 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.