Housing Environments That Contribute to Aging-in-Place
for
the Older People
Many older people in Japan wish to continue living at home as long
as possible.
This trend is not unique to Japan.
We are building, in this research, evidence to answer the question
“What kind of housing environment support older people to continue
staying at home?” by using panel data in social science fields.
Impact of Living in High-rise Residents on Lifestyle and Well-being of Older People
The number of older people residing in high-rise residents has been increasing in recent years. Many of these residents ensure good access to business establishments and public transportation, and this pattern is anticipated to continue. However, the impact of living in high-rise residents for older adults is limited. The impact of living in high-rise in residents on the lifestyle and well-being of the older people is examined in this research.
Housing Environment and the Transition of Residence for the Older People
“Transition of residence” in this context is moving or entering a long-term care facility, and relocating from a familiar place for some reason. This research examines “What kind of housing environment support older people to continue staying at home?”