July 19, 2023
AARP - Livable Communities Newsletter
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Examples of housing options
Readers Sent Us Their Ideas for Creating Age-Friendly Homes and Communities
The common theme: Existing structures should be redesigned to provide safe and affordable housing. Some of the solutions already exist in some forms in some places, but more are needed in more locations and at more price points. 
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This Idea (Sent by Another Reader) Inspired the Sharing of Solutions
Check out a motel-based housing and community solution for older adults. Walkability, social connectivity and age-friendliness are key. 
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A Housing Solution From England — Many older adults need and want to make improvements to their homes but don't know where to turn for advice, cannot finance the repairs and/or don't know how to access services. Local "Good Home Hubs" can help.
Source: Centre for Ageing Better 
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A Housing Solution From Ireland — A national effort is underway to turn abandoned properties (banks, convents, railway buildings, even pubs) into much-needed housing. Source: The Irish Times ►
A Housing Solution From the Netherlands (and Beyond) — As the world's population rapidly ages and dementia cases soar, a new generation of care facilities (or "villages") are integrating patients into the communities around them.
Source: The New York Times ►
 
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