Community Participation in an Australian Retirement Village

McDonald, John C.

doi:10.1111/j.1741-6612.1996.tb00023.x

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“…At present, demand is being ‘satisfied’ by specialised segments of the market that provide purpose‐built housing to meet the needs of older people. Retirement villages are a growing industry in Australia [44] and while survey research and the continual development of villages indicate that they are an attractive option for older people [40,45,46], they are not the option for everyone and as people age they may no longer be suitable because of a lack of available support services, unsuitable location or inappropriate housing design [45,47–49].…”

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The older population and changing housing careers: Implications for housing provision

Faulkner¹

2007

Australas J Ageing

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As Australia's population ages, housing is going to become an increasingly important issue for policy makers, developers, housing providers and service providers. Not only will there be demands for increasing numbers of houses but also increasing demands for greater choice, variety and greater expectations about the quality of that housing and the type of facilities associated with, or in close proximity to, that housing. Research emphasises an array of demographic, social, economic, personal and community factors along with cohort effects that influence the housing and living arrangement choices of older people. A clear understanding of these factors and the way they may interact in influencing housing decisions and transitions is essential if planning is to be effective. This paper provides an overview of our current understanding of the influences on the housing careers of the older population.

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The older population and changing housing careers: Implications for housing provision

Faulkner¹

2007

Australas J Ageing

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“…The majority of older Australians wish to remain living in their own home, receiving care in the community when their health and/or other circumstances change (McDonald 1996). The Australian government has recognised this preference through a policy of 'ageing in place', and the provision of community services and care packages.…”

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From retirement village to residential aged care: what older people and their families say

Cheek

Ballantyne

Byers³

et al. 2006

Health Soc Care Community

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The majority of older Australians, some of whom live in retirement villages, wish to remain living in their own home, receiving care in the community when their health and/or other circumstances change. Current statistics show that 3.7% of people aged 65 years and over live in a retirement village in Australia. However, residential aged care will still be required for some highly dependent members of the older population. This qualitative Australian study examined the transition into residential care from one form of community housing, the retirement village. In-depth interviews with 33 older people and 48 family members were conducted to illuminate the key issues and factors which influence the move of older people from retirement villages to residential aged care. Analysis of the data revealed the move to be influenced by: health-related crises; the creation of doubt as to ability to cope in the retirement village; the need for more or different care or support services; the desire for independence; assumptions about being able to move into the residential aged care facility co-located with the retirement village; availability of a place; navigating the system; and desirable aspects of a residential aged care facility. The findings of the study provide a description of the transition process from the perspectives of those directly affected, and contribute to the development of best practice in the provision of support to residents living in retirement villages and the community in general.

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“…Although, some scholars support the idea that retirement communities generally contribute to increased social networks and reduced loneliness (Buys, 2000(Buys, , 2001McDonald, 1996), residents in retirement communities may experience isolation from former networks including homes, neighborhoods, friends and extended family (Adams, Sanders, & Auth, 2004;Gracia, Moyle, Oxlade, & Radford, 2010). Therefore, older adults who live in retirement communities may have fewer opportunities to be exposed to newer forms of technology.…”

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Chodzko-Zajko²,

Schwingel

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This study explored the perceptions and emotions of older adults when they interact with technology within the context of their personal environment. In-depth interviews and product evaluation and assessment techniques were used to assess key elements of diffusion of innovation theory. Three major themes emerged from the analysis process: (1) Simple is Better, (2) Complex Works for Some, and (3) I Do Not Need This-Why Should I Care? Although older adults have long been regarded as a homogeneous group in relation to technology adoption, the result of this study suggested the idea that they may be more heterogeneous group. For these reason, it is very important to acquire the authentic knowledge about older adults' life and experience. We hope that insights gained from this study will contribute to motivate older adults' healthy lifestyle and quality of life.

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Community Participation in an Australian Retirement Village

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

The older population and changing housing careers: Implications for housing provision

The older population and changing housing careers: Implications for housing provision

From retirement village to residential aged care: what older people and their families say

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