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There is a growing awareness of the profound effect of living environments on elderly individuals, especially those who are ill or disabled. Architectural layout and design features can contribute to inappropriate rates of decline, and may cause isolation and depression, as may the nature and extent of the individual’s social relationships. This chapter explores current patterns and needs in the provision of housing for the elderly, with an emphasis on the social and physical dimensions of suitable residential and institutional environments. Trends in the design, construction, renovation, location, and financing of housing for the elderly are considered. A multidisciplinary network of professionals and consumers is needed to incorporate research findings into the processes of housing design and administration, to encourage innovations, and to develop programs and incentives for improving housing of the aged.
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Byerts, T.O. (1985). The Social and Physical Aspects of Housing and Aging: A U.S. Perspective. In: Gaitz, C.M., Niederehe, G., Wilson, N.L. (eds) Aging 2000: Our Health Care Destiny. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5062-3_12
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