Supporting Aging Through Housing Choice: A Discussion Tool for Collaboration Toward Local Solutions
2024

Supporting Aging Through Housing Choice

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Author Information

Author(s): Nancy Berlinger

Primary Institution: The Hastings Center, Garrison, New York, United States

Hypothesis

This paper presents a discussion tool to support local collaboration for housing needs of moderate-income older Americans.

Conclusion

The study highlights the need for affordable and accessible housing for older adults who do not qualify for subsidies.

Supporting Evidence

  • There is a national shortage of affordable housing for older adults.
  • Many older adults do not qualify for housing subsidies and struggle to afford housing.

Takeaway

This study is about helping older people find good places to live that they can afford, especially those who don't get help from the government.

Methodology

The study is based on insights from national and regional aging and policy audiences and reflects findings from a mixed-methods study.

Participant Demographics

Moderate-income older Americans.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.4298

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