Article Publication Date:
7/28/2010
Summary:
What are the housing challenges facing older adults? Find out in this report that also explores strategies to better enable older adults to age in place or in their community. It discusses accessible, safe, and affordable housing, access to social services and transportation, and housing models that help to allow aging in place. Also included is a link to an online toolkit, and a series of fact sheets on housing for seniors.
Topics:
Housing
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
AARP Public Policy Institute
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
Community Inclusion
Adult Foster Care; Cohousing for Older Adults; Connecting Existing Homes with Social Services; Expanding Implementation of Universal Design and Visitability Features in the Housing Stock; Home Modifications to Promote Independent Living; Housing Policy Solutions to Support Aging in Place; Linking Transportation and Housing Solutions for Older Adults; Supportive Housing; Weatherization; The Village - A Growing Option for Aging in Place; Insight on the Issues 38
Contact
AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
Phone:
202-424-3890
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52615