Housing for the elderly: a policy not yet guaranteed

Authors

  • Adriana Romeiro de Almeida Prado
  • Mariela Besse
  • Naira Dutra Lemos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2010v13iEspecial8p5-17

Abstract

The aging of the population is a fact that has been well documented in studies. This text examines how to ensure housing with quality of life for this aging population. First, it indicates the legal provisions that require the government to implement policies to ensure better housing for the aging population. It refers to the WHO Age-friendly cities Program, and comments on the  project developed by the São Paulo State Housing Office Program of social interest housing with  the concept of universal design, and others. In the second part it presents suggestions on the care and details to be considered in the design and construction of housing to ensure greater comfort and security for this age range.

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de Almeida Prado, A. R., Besse, M., & Lemos, N. D. (2011). Housing for the elderly: a policy not yet guaranteed. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 13(Especial8), 5–17. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2010v13iEspecial8p5-17

Issue

Vol. 13 (2010): Número Especial 8 - Moradia na Velhice

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Papers

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