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Design of sheltered housing: a workshop; Saturdays 22 October and 19 November 1994, Evelyn Glennie Court, Somerset Street, Brighton
- Author:
- LLOYD Peter
- Publisher:
- University of Sussex. School of Social Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Report from a workshop looking at design issues in sheltered housing.
Housing for older people in Wales: a sector review of sheltered housing
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This report explores the current position of sheltered housing in Wales and recommends how providers and local authorities could better realise its potential to ensure it contributes to the delivery of outcomes for older people. It draws on the views of a small number of providers and commissioners of sheltered housing, gathered in both face-to-face and telephone interviews in 2016. It examines current policy drivers and the role sheltered housing is perceived to play within the wider housing and care agenda. It also looks at the current market, including types of providers and levels of supply and the opportunities that could be considered in the future. It highlights the need for a strategic approach to the commissioning and delivery of sheltered housing that is age friendly, enables care and support to be provided, and supports the wider health, housing and social care agendas. The final section looks at the implications for local authorities and providers of sheltered housing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Bricks and mortar
- Author:
- SMITH Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 18.5.05, 2004, pp.18-20.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the infrastructure and technology needs of older people's care homes of the future.
Silver chic: the future of retirement housing and care
- Author:
- SODHA Sonia
- Publisher:
- Anchor Trust
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out the findings of research looking at the retirement housing and residential care solutions of the future. Drawing on views and experiences of 55-65 year olds, which explored their needs and preferences for retirement housing, it sets out how providers of retirement housing and residential care will need to respond to these trends over the next 20-30 years, and what the future of retirement housing and residential care might look like. The report takes into account demographic change, changing preferences and expectations, and technological advances. Four key themes emerge from focus groups with older people: comfort, connection to wider community amenities and services, the need for community space, financial and physical security. These themes informed a workshop of policy experts, people from the housing sector, architects and designers to look at what retirement housing and residential care might look like in the future. The report makes three key recommendations for central and local government: to create a national taskforce on retirement; exempt retirement housing from stamp duty in order to reduce the barriers older people face when moving; and reform the planning system to incentivise a greater supply of retirement housing. (Edited publisher abstract)
Remodelling to extra care housing: some implications for policy and practice
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 9(1), March 2008, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This research reports on recent attempts from 10 case-study areas in England to remodel sheltered housing and residential care homes to extra care housing. The results are mixed, with satisfaction reported by many new tenants, anger by some existing ones, and issues over the provision of assistive technology and care. Nearly all the schemes experienced unexpected problems during the course of construction. The research showed that remodelling is not a quick fix, but that it did have considerable advantages for many of the older people and support staff who were living and working the remodelled buildings. The research concluded that remodelling should only be undertaken when other options have been carefully examined. Drawing on the research findings, advice to policy-makers and practitioners who are considering this course of action is outlined in the discussion.
Physical environments of assisted living: research needs and challenges
- Author:
- CUTLER Lois J.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 47(3), December 2007, pp.68-82.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article aims to review research measures and findings related to physical environments of assisted living (AL) according to multiple conceptual perspectives - ecological, cultural, and Maslovian hierarchy. A literature and research review was undertaken with two foci: performance measures for physical environments, and environmental research findings themselves. The research review identified a variety of environmental studies with a broad scope of topics, including post-occupancy design multimethod approaches, homeyness, evolution of AL, services, quality of life as an outcome, aging in place, regulatory influences, and environmental design principles. Most studies were descriptive; few dealt with outcomes linked to the environment, and those that did often focused on dementia settings. Some large scale studies with environmental components suggested that physical designs would affect a resident's ability to age in place within an AL setting. Overall, the environmental research was sparse and often characterized by small samples, lack of longitudinal data, or lack of depth. It is concluded that the field needs research studies that show how resident and environmental characteristics interact to generate both quality-of-life and functioning outcomes, and it also needs work on measures to permit such studies. The author suggests eight specific studies in targeted areas and recommend full post-occupancy evaluation studies to develop in-depth understanding about how a setting works for its users. Research on AL environments is most likely to be meaningful if it anchors itself in the study of housing rather than hospitals, nursing homes, and other health settings.
Enabling older people to stay at home: how adaptable are existing properties?
- Authors:
- GOODACRE Kate, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(1), January 2007, pp.5-15.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This multiprofessional research project examined in detail the factors that affect the adaptability of existing housing and explored issues relating to the introduction of assistive technology into the existing homes of older people in order to provide them with the opportunity to stay in their homes. The research reported here investigated the feasibility of adapting the existing stock of social housing and the resulting costs and outcomes of introducing assistive technology. This paper outlines that part of the project that examined in detail the adaptability of 82 properties representing a variety of property types to accommodate the needs of seven notional users, characterising the most common range of impairments of older people. The factors that affect a property's adaptability include property type and specific design and construction features. The implications for housing providers, clients and occupational therapists are discussed. The research identified the unique expertise of occupational therapists, spanning the areas of housing, older people and assistive technology, and it introduced methods and tools that can help to determine best housing outcomes as well as cost implications. It is crucial that the profession is proactive in contributing to the development of housing policies that address the needs of an ageing population effectively.
Retirement housing: residents' experiences
- Author:
- NHBC FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- NHBC Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Milton Keynes
Drawing on research at six private sector retirement housing developments, this report gathers the views residents on what it is like to live in retirement housing, and whether the developments meet their needs. The research is based on information gathered from six focus groups involving 88 people and responses to 284 completed questionnaires, the report paints a generally positive picture of residents’ experiences. The retirement housing included three retirement living developments, one assisted living development, one retirement village, a small gated retirement community. The research looks at older people's decision to move, reasons for choosing a particular development, the move and transition to a new home, and experiences of living in a retirement home. It finds that most residents are looking to continue an active and independent lifestyle for as long as possible, but realise that over time they may have a greater dependency on additional support. The report highlights the need for retirement housing to be designed flexibility, located close to amenities and include facilities which allow those with reducing mobility to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. It also points to the desirability of additional support services being made available, such as cleaning, personal care, and help with moving. (Edited publisher abstract)
In your lifetime: a vision of housing, care and support for an ageing society
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report illustrates the National Housing Federation’s vision for housing, care and support for current and future generations of older people. The aim is to provide support and care and a range of housing options that enhance older people’s ability to live independently for as long as possible. Support and care services should be flexible in their delivery and based on the needs and aspirations of the resident. Everyone should have access to a quick and effective adaptations service. Older people with dementia and more intensive care needs must be offered the opportunity to live in housing with flexible and responsive care and support, improved safety and security while maintaining maximum independence. The need for housing, support and care is outlined and illustrative case studies are given. The report sets out urgent national, regional and local government-led action which is needed to allow housing associations to achieve these aims.
What has architecture got to do with dementia care? Explorations of the relationship between quality of life and building design in two EQUAL projects
- Author:
- TORRINGTON Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 7(1), March 2006, pp.34-48.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Two projects in the EQUAL programme explore aspects of the influence of building design on the quality of life of people with dementia. Design in Caring Environments (DICE) examined the quality of life of people in residential care homes in relation to building design features. INDEPENDENT (Investigating Enabling Environments for People with Dementia) is a current project with aim of developing technologies to enhance quality of life by supporting enjoyable activities. One aspect of INDEPENDENT is an exploration of the interaction between spatial settings and meaningful activity, to highlight factors that support and enable activity and to identify barriers. Findings from both projects suggest that a more creative approach to the management of buildings would enhance the well-being of residents; under-use of facilities is common.