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.
Room to improve: innovation and good practice in housing adaptations conference
This conference launched our latest report: Adapting for Ageing. We were delighted to welcome special guest: Nick Knowles, who hosted a panel discussion on home adaptations.
Action needed on housing with many homes still failing basic standards
Number of households occupied by over 65s has increased dramatically, by 20% since 2008, with many older people still living in homes deemed hazardous, in disrepair, or too cold.
Homes that help: A personal and professional perspective on home adaptations
This report summarises the findings of a primary research project exploring the lived experiences of individuals who use home adaptations, and practitioners who work alongside them.
Stigmatising products put people off making vital changes to keep their homes safe
Research shows people are delaying making vital changes to homes because of the clinical and stigmatising appearance of products like handrails and ramps.
