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Financial Challenges at Older Ages—and the Implications for Housing Options
Class, race, and education level can determine housing availability for older Americans, as income distribution demonstrates.
Averting a Housing Crisis and Shining a Light on Inequities in Elder Housing
‘I wanted to recognize the key role of the “shelters” in which most older adults live.’
Aging Better Together, Intentionally
After independent living and senior housing, the third housing option could be cohousing, cooperative housing, or home sharing.
Older Women, Older Black Workers Overrepresented in High-Risk Jobs
More than 24 percent of Black older workers are in frontline jobs, making them overrepresented in jobs with high exposure to the virus. This is especially true in the personal care and home health aide industry, where 21 percent of workers older than age 50 are Black, while only 10 percent of all older workers are Black.
Overcoming Inertia to Jumpstart Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Improving timing and messaging around remodeling can help elders reap benefits and prevent further health issues.
Older Workers Are Underrepresented In “Safe” Jobs in the COVID-19 Recession
‘In 2019, 34 percent of workers were ages 50 and older, totaling almost 53 million workers.’
Direct Care Work Is Real Work. It’s Time We See it That Way
‘If I could make a change, it would be for this field to show more appreciation for what we do.’
Quashing Social Isolation in the Quimper Village Cohousing Project
The time is ripe to consider housing for older adults and whether, generally, it aids social connection or prevents it. Architect Charles (Chuck) Durrett and gerontologist Alexandria Levitt likely have one solid answer.
As States Loosen Restrictions, Let’s Not Leave Older Adults Behind
‘I find I choose medication over food. And I need to take food with my medication. I try to balance, but I’m in between a hammer and a hard place.’
The Case for Racial Equity in Aging Has Never Been Stronger
‘Support older people, family caregivers and direct care workers who are immigrants, as these cohorts face additional biases and hurdles.’