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Advances in Housing and Healthy Ageing

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2020) | Viewed by 15645

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Dominic Aitken

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School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Assoc. Prof. Catherine Bailey

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Nursing, Midwifery & Health DEPARTMENT, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 8ST, UK
Interests: older people, social aspects of falls and fear of falling; creative engagement and dementia; housing, health and social care integration
Dr. Philip Hodgson

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Nursing, Midwifery & Health DEPARTMENT, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 8ST, UK
Dr. Gemma Wilson

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Nursing, Midwifery & Health Department, Northumbria University, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 8ST, UK

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues

A Special Issue focusing on ‘Ageing, Home and Health’ is being prepared for the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. For detailed journal information, please go to: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph.

Developing and advanced economies are experiencing both ageing populations and critical shortages of accessible and affordable homes (World Health Organization, 2015). Yet it is known that older people wish to stay at home even with limited mobility and long-term conditions. Within Europe, much of the existing housing stock is not accessible, and studies highlight how living alone in an inaccessible home may lead to older people’s isolation and social exclusion (European Anti-Poverty Network, 2016). Research from the United States suggests there has been an historical lack of government investment in accessible and affordable housing for low-income older adults and individuals living with disabilities (Stone, 2018).

Through hosting a home and health research group, the co-editors of this Special Edition, are well connected to academics, cross sector policy and provider leads (housing, health and social care services) and charitable and independent experts working in this field. The combined interests of this group highlights the rich breadth of ‘Ageing, Home and Health’ research, with topics spanning: repairs and maintenance, thermal comfort and/or fuel poverty, social isolation and loneliness, health inequalities, relocation services, retirement villages, sheltered housing, extra care, dementia-friendly communities, co-housing, modular and smart homes, park homes, social capital and community networks, urban planning, integration of housing, health and care services and supports and more.

In particular, current research, policy and practice priorities suggest a need for: a life course understanding of ageing (Walker, 2018); examples of initiatives with good outcomes that seek to provide accessible and affordable, ‘healthy’ and well connected homes, such as the ‘20 minute neighbourhood concept’ and age-friendly cities; domestic design/technology/aids and adaptations that meet changing needs as people age without being ageist; tackling individual and community, social isolation and loneliness at individual and community level; and addressing health inequalities, exploring the meaning of home from older people’s perspective to better understand housing needs in later life. This list is not exhaustive. We the co-editors are delighted to invite submissions to this critical issue on environmental research and public health.

Dr. Dominic Aitken
Assoc. Prof. Catherine Bailey
Dr. Philip Hodgson
Dr. Gemma Wilson
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • ageing and housing
  • accessible and affordable homes
  • social isolation
  • domestic design and technology
  • home adaptations and modifications

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Two-Step Floating Catchment Area Model-Based Evaluation of Community Care Facilities’ Spatial Accessibility in Xi’an, China
by Sunwei Liu, Yupeng Wang, Dian Zhou and Yitong Kang
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(14), 5086; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17145086 - 14 Jul 2020
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Due to the rapid increase in the number of elderly people in Chinese cities, the development and planning of aged care facilities, and particularly community care facilities, which will gradually become the mainstream choice for the elderly in China, is becoming an important [...] Read more.
Due to the rapid increase in the number of elderly people in Chinese cities, the development and planning of aged care facilities, and particularly community care facilities, which will gradually become the mainstream choice for the elderly in China, is becoming an important topic for urban sustainability. Previous studies have shown that the number and scale of aged care facilities in many cities are far from meeting the needs of the elderly and the overall occupation rate is low. Some of these cities are still expanding and some are undergoing urban renovation. In this process, the scientific planning of community care facilities to promote efficient use of facility resources has become an urgent problem that needs to be solved. In this study, the two-step floating catchment area (2SFCA) method and a potential model based on the Geographic Information System (GIS) were used to carry out a scientific evaluation of the spatial accessibility of community care facilities in the Beilin district of Xi’an. The aims were to explore the best quantitative research methods for assessing the distribution of Xi’an community care facilities’ spatial accessibility, provide ideas for similar studies in the future, and further the understanding of spatial allocation of urban community care facilities resources. Full article
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Perspectives on “Novel” Techniques for Designing Age-Friendly Homes and Neighborhoods with Older Adults
by Katherine Brookfield, Iain Scott, Anthea Tinker and Catharine Ward Thompson
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(5), 1800; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051800 - 10 Mar 2020
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Worldwide, growth in the older population creates a pressing need to develop supportive environments that enhance quality of life as people age. Too often, built environments present barriers and challenges to older adults that compromise independent living and adversely affect health and life [...] Read more.
Worldwide, growth in the older population creates a pressing need to develop supportive environments that enhance quality of life as people age. Too often, built environments present barriers and challenges to older adults that compromise independent living and adversely affect health and life outcomes. Designing homes, buildings, and neighborhoods with older adults, through exercises in participatory or co-design, could help ensure that environments are better able to facilitate healthy aging. However, while it is potentially advantageous to involve this age group in environmental design decisions, doing so can be difficult. Analysis of and guidance on effective ways to involve older adults in these activities could make the challenge easier. With this aim in mind, this article provides critical perspectives on eight “less traditional” engagement techniques—walking interviews, photovoice, photo-elicitation, Talking Mats®, participatory mapping, drawing, model-making, and the “Design Fair”. Insights into the strengths and limitations of these techniques, gained from observation of their use in participatory design activities, as well as feedback collected from older co-design participants, are presented. The article concludes by offering a number of practical recommendations for those interested in designing age-friendly homes and neighborhoods with older people. Full article
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Housing Needs of Ageing Veterans Who Have Experienced Limb Loss
by Gemma Wilson, Gill McGill, Alison Osborne and Matthew D. Kiernan
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(5), 1791; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051791 - 10 Mar 2020
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Military veterans can experience limb loss as a direct result of conflict, an accident, illness or injury. Whatever the cause, there is a need to recognise the long-term consequences and challenges of limb loss on maintaining independence in one’s home. This study aimed [...] Read more.
Military veterans can experience limb loss as a direct result of conflict, an accident, illness or injury. Whatever the cause, there is a need to recognise the long-term consequences and challenges of limb loss on maintaining independence in one’s home. This study aimed to examine the housing needs of veterans experiencing limb loss, and the impact of limb loss on housing needs and home adaptations of ageing military veterans. Thirty-two military veterans (aged 43–95) participated in this study and up to three life-story interviews were carried out with each participant. Two themes were generated: availability of support and changing housing needs. It is evident from the findings that military veterans are unique in various ways, specifically due to military culture, geographical relocation and the additional support that is available to the Armed Forces Community. This must be considered in long-term support to maintain independence in the home. Full article
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“What? That’s for Old People, that.” Home Adaptations, Ageing and Stigmatisation: A Qualitative Inquiry
by Cathy Bailey, Dominic Aitken, Gemma Wilson, Philip Hodgson, Barbara Douglas and Rachael Docking
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16(24), 4989; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16244989 - 08 Dec 2019
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Older people, even those living with long-term conditions or poor mobility, can be supported to live well at home, through adapting their home to meet changing need. Installing home adaptations, from grab rails to walk in shower rooms, is cost effective, may prevent [...] Read more.
Older people, even those living with long-term conditions or poor mobility, can be supported to live well at home, through adapting their home to meet changing need. Installing home adaptations, from grab rails to walk in shower rooms, is cost effective, may prevent falls, reduce social isolation and improve self confidence. Despite austerity cuts to public spending, the UK government increased home adaptations’ funding. However, not much is known about older people’s experiences and understanding of acquiring and living with home adaptations and uptake of home adaptations could be improved. Using wearable camera and face to face interview data, this qualitative study explored a diverse group of older people’s retrospective experiences (n = 30). Focus group discussions were also carried out with a wide range of professionals involved in the provision of home adaptations (n = 39). Findings suggest people may delay having adaptations, because of perceived stigmatising associations with decline and vulnerability. As delaying the installation of home adaptations until crisis point is known to reduce their effectiveness, such associations need to be challenged. Full article
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