Advancing Aging in the Right Place Through Multiple Ecological Domains
2024
Advancing Aging in the Right Place Through Multiple Ecological Domains
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Author Information
Author(s): Traver Anthony, Lehning Amanda
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of addressing housing insecurity and its impact on health and social inclusion for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium includes five papers examining the challenges faced by older adults experiencing homelessness.
- One paper uses photovoice to investigate social challenges of aging for older people experiencing homelessness.
- Another paper analyzes how transportation resources are perceived differently by younger and older people experiencing homelessness.
- Data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study is used to examine housing typologies and their influence on social and physical activities.
- Emergency preparedness strategies are profiled to enhance resilience in affordable housing communities.
- Results from a randomized controlled trial demonstrate the effect of guaranteed basic income on housing access.
Takeaway
This study looks at how having a good place to live helps older people feel better and be more included in their communities.
Methodology
The symposium includes various studies using qualitative methods, interviews, and data analysis from the National Health and Aging Trends Study.
Participant Demographics
Older adults experiencing housing insecurity, including those who are homeless.
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