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Healthy Ageing Should Be a Key Component of Ageing in Place: Case Study from Hong Kong
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
As part of a knowledge-transfer project consisting of a series of three talks on the topic of healthy ageing and ageing in place, we explored what participants (older adults, students, the general public, as well as professionals in architecture, urban planning and property management) consider to be key requirements for ageing in place and healthy ageing. Feedback is captured using survey questionnaires and a post-talk discussion group. Safety, a comfortable and spacious environment, age-friendly facilities and meeting the needs of older adults, the availability of caring support and home maintenance services were the most frequently mentioned desirable features of ageing in place. Future models for different types of support for ageing in place may be explored by management companies working with the residents themselves, to develop a sustainable business model.
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Perceptions of Intergenerational Living among Older Adults Residing in Subsidized Housing Developments in Hong Kong
JOURNAL OF AGING AND ENVIRONMENT
This study explores whether there are differences in the per- ception of intergenerational living between three age catego- ries under the umbrella term of “older adults,” specifically among the emerging old (aged 50–64), young-old (aged 65– 79), and old-old (aged 80 and above). While survey (n1⁄4437) results showed all three age categories had a similar percep- tion of “intergeneration” and its perceived benefits, emerging old respondents were found to be more open to various forms of intergenerational living compared to the other two age categories. The findings of this study can inform future housing solutions to better cater to the diverse needs of the older population.
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Housing Preference for Ageing-in-Place: Are There Differences among Emerging-Old, Young-Old and Old-Old Adults Living in Hong Kong’s Private Housing Estates?
JOURNAL OF AGING AND ENVIRONMENT
This study investigates housing preference among older adults in Hong Kong’s private housing estates across three age groups: emerging-old (50–65 years), young-old (65–75 years), and old-old (75 or above years). Findings highlight signifi- cantly increasing preferences for safety, thermal comfort, and physical periodicals for property services and health-related information with age. Respondents generally preferred prox- imity to facilities, on-site support, and social media for prop- erty information but were less attentive to home assessment. This study provides recommendations for improving housing design standards, property management practices, and public education programs for older adults.