Abstract
This article provides an overview of several international housing issues facing societies with a high proportion of older persons. Using examples from a number of countries, the article discusses the strains placed on the quantity and type of housing available for older persons; the trend toward independent living; the role of government in housing policy; and the role of home modification, universal design and assistive technology in enabling older persons to live in the community.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 91-97 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Technology and Disability |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Design
- Housing
- International
- Older persons
- Policy
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