Home is where most people want to be in later life and 80% of homeowners aged 65 and over wish to stay where they are. Homes are important for health and wellbeing – home adaptations can delay a move into residential care by four years.
Home and dry: The need for decent homes in later life
The Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England's new report reveals that over two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing.
National scandal of poor housing for over-55s revealed in new report
New report from the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England has found that over two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing.
Non-decent homes and later life in England: Headline statistics
New report from Ageing Better and Care & Repair England finds that 10 million people across England are set to spend winter in homes that don’t meet the government's basic standard of decency.
Home truths: Housing options and advice for people in later life
This report demonstrates the need for understanding the local context and speaking to local communities when developing information and advice services.
