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.
English Housing survey figures confirm rise of older people renting
Private landlords, local authorities and housing associations need to ensure their properties meet the needs of older people as figures released in January confirm a long-term increase in renting among people aged 65 and over.
Room to improve: The role of home adaptations in improving later life
This report summarises the findings of a systematic review of the best recent scientific evidence on how home adaptations can contribute to improving later lives.
Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on NHS and social care
A new report finds that making small changes to older people’s homes play a significant role in relieving pressure on the NHS and social care and reduce costs by millions of pounds each year.
The role of home adaptations in improving later life
The review aims to provide evidence to make the case for the importance and effectiveness of adaptations, primarily to influence policy-makers at national and local levels, practitioners and local commissioners.
A report from the London School of Economics suggests that stamp duty is deterring older homeowners from downsizing, and that the overall rate of home moving would be 27% higher if the levy was abolished.
