HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AS AGING IN PLACE (AIP) ENABLER: AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
2024
Housing and Community for Older Adults as Aging in Place Enabler: An International Perspective
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Author Information
Author(s): Park Sojung, Buffel Tine
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The studies highlight various approaches to enable Aging in Place through housing and community, showing significant benefits in reducing loneliness and improving community well-being.
Supporting Evidence
- A study from New Zealand shows that while accessible design is good, not everyone understands it.
- A Korean study found that senior cohousing helps protect against loneliness.
- A Japanese study indicated that place-based activities promote community living in marginalized areas.
- A Canadian study explored the health benefits of mutual support in a retirement community.
- A study from Hong Kong found significant improvements in perceived age-friendliness among low-income older adults.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different countries help older people live in their own homes and feel less lonely by creating supportive communities.
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