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Place-making with older people: building partnerships to achieve meaningful affordable housing

Sixsmith, J., Fang, M. L., Woolrych, R., Canham, S., Battersby, L. and Sixsmith, A. (2016) Place-making with older people: building partnerships to achieve meaningful affordable housing. Invited Presentation presented to: British Psychological Society (BPS) Research Seminar Series: Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Psychologies of Ageing. Seminar 3: Ageing in Place: Independence and Communities, Keele, UK, 10 February 2016. (Unpublished)

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Presentation)
Abstract: Ageing-in-place: what is best for older people is to remain in the residential environment (e.g. home and neighborhood). Providing older adults can retain a sense of independence. Understandings of home are situated in the context of the wider community – availability of informal and formal supports, transportation options, neighbourhood design. The community is a place where older adults can remain active, engaged, socially connected, and independent. Ability to remain in the home depends on economic, social and environmental resources – asset-based approach.
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1450 Aged
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD7287.9 Housing for the elderly
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ1060 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement
Creators: Sixsmith, Judith, Fang, Mei Lan, Woolrych, Ryan, Canham, Sarah, Battersby, Lupin and Sixsmith, Andrew
Northamptonshire and East Midlands: Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Date: 10 February 2016
Date Type: Publication
Event Title: British Psychological Society (BPS) Research Seminar Series: Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Psychologies of Ageing. Seminar 3: Ageing in Place: Independence and Communities
Event Dates: 10 February 2016
Event Location: Keele, UK
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
Status: Unpublished
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8224

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