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Building stronger communities through intergeneration shared living
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If Inclusive Design is “good for everyone”, why is it so hard to achieve?
We all know the theory, says Joan Rutherford, Chair of the National Network of Older People’s Housing Champions. “An inclusive / accessible environment is good for everyone.” So why. in practice, do we so often just pay lip service to those with mobility issues – including our ageing population? After the “inclusive” London Olympic Games…
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Changing perceptions: older people fast becoming the renting generation
Greater choice in later life housing is critical if the ageing population is to be able to live independently in their own home for as long as they wish. Choice of tenure is part of that equation, including renting on an assured tenancy in a location of your choosing, writes Gemma Vincent of My Future…
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The future is intergenerational: the impacts and benefits of intergenerational living in retirement
A society that is living longer, writes Charlotte Millions of The Extra Care Trust, brings its own set of challenges, and demands that we adapt and become smarter… making the importance of intergenerational relationships ever more apparent. Intergenerational living is one way in which this can be achieved: the United for All Ages think tank…
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The role of housing in meeting the challenge of dementia
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How intergenerational living can support independence in the home
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Solution of the week: home adaptations sooner rather than later
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Housing an ageing population: the consumer’s perspective
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Is expecting older people to downsize really such a good move?
