Background Many elders struggle with the decision to remain at home or to move to an
alternative location of care. A person's location of care can influence health and wellbeing …

With the increasing growth in the ageing population of Australia, providing older adults with
suitable housing has become a significant focus of policy and practice. Retirement villages …

Energy poverty (EP) is the product of three main factors–the cost of energy, household
income and the energy efficiency of the dwelling. Climate change and rising energy costs …

This paper addresses the question of how older adults' experiences of home maintenance
issues shape their opportunities to maintain ageing in place. We explore this question …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Little is known about adults' future planning for long-term
supports and services (LTSS), and no studies have examined how LTSS planning compares …

An important consideration for future age-friendly cities is that older people are able to live in
housing appropriate for their needs. While thermal comfort in the home is vital for the health …

The majority of people now live in cities and for many that means apartment living.
Apartments are where we spend our time, make our homes, raise our families and invest our …

Fundamental changes have occurred over the last 30 years within Australia's housing
system. Record low affordability of home purchase and a declining social housing sector …

This research examined the housing aspirations of older Australians (ie aged 55 years and
over), including home owners and renters in the private market and in social housing, to …

Population ageing and urbanisation are worldwide phenomena that are transforming
societies and having profound economic and social effects on cities and countries …