Under the aegis of the World Health Organization, aging in place is being promoted for the past several years by various nations and cities. There are two aspects of this concept: the first pertains to the desire and ability of individuals to continue to stay in the dwelling where they have been living for years, and the second relates to the provision of necessary services and infrastructure which support staying at home. Against the backdrop of housing-related policies and programs for seniors, this chapter draws on the findings of a qualitative study that examines the desire of 20 octogenarians and nonagenarians of aging in place and their perceived barriers to staying at home. The focus is on housing needs, prospects of relocation, living environment, and financial situation of individuals and other deterrents to aging in place which are beyond the control of individuals, such as lack of affordable housing and retirement homes. The findings suggest that different levels of government need to accelerate their proactive role to support aging in place.

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Impediments to Aging in Place

  • Parveen Nangia,
  • Kelly Gingrich

摘要

Under the aegis of the World Health Organization, aging in place is being promoted for the past several years by various nations and cities. There are two aspects of this concept: the first pertains to the desire and ability of individuals to continue to stay in the dwelling where they have been living for years, and the second relates to the provision of necessary services and infrastructure which support staying at home. Against the backdrop of housing-related policies and programs for seniors, this chapter draws on the findings of a qualitative study that examines the desire of 20 octogenarians and nonagenarians of aging in place and their perceived barriers to staying at home. The focus is on housing needs, prospects of relocation, living environment, and financial situation of individuals and other deterrents to aging in place which are beyond the control of individuals, such as lack of affordable housing and retirement homes. The findings suggest that different levels of government need to accelerate their proactive role to support aging in place.