Liminal homes: Older people, loss of capacities, and the present future of living spaces

Leibing, Annette; Guberman, Nancy; Wiles, Janine

doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2015.12.002

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“…Therefore, through the measures for improving the existing housing of the elderly, the most important issue is to resolve the problem of the elderly not being able to satisfy their functions of life. For instance, insufficient maneuvering space in the kitchen [50] leads to inconvenience in cooking [42], and the unsuitability of bathroom facilities, e.g., a walk-in shower replacing the bathtub [4,60], inconveniences washing oneself [10,50]. In other words, the elderly must be made independent in their daily activities in life, and the convenience to be able to carry out certain work and carry on with personal habits must be satisfied.…”

Section: Spatial Functionalitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In much of the research literature, home is described as a place where one feels safe, protected, and warm and where one has self-autonomy and is able to shut off interference from the outside world and not incur any criticisms on their behavior [10]. Therefore, home signifies the privacy that one holds in relation to the people and the world outside.…”

Section: Spatial Functionalitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The elderly care equally about their personal private space (e.g., bedrooms) and do not like external interference from outside, such as noise, while also not wishing to interfere with the outside space to preserve their own privacy. [10,17]…”

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“…Much research has testified that the ability of the elderly to continue to live in their original homes generates a more positive feeling and effect on the maintenance of health, control of diseases and quality of life [9][10][11]. For some elderly people who suffer from deteriorating bodily functions and disabilities and thus are unable to live independently, it is also helpful to continue living in their so-called "homes" [12,13].…”

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Global population is aging, particularly in developed countries and cities. Through the "Friendly Elderly Cities" and "Aging in Place" initiatives, various countries are making great efforts to improve the welfare and quality of life of the elderly, with the aim of catering to the physical and spiritual health as well as social welfare of the elderly. In this regard, the improvement of the housing environment of the elderly is one of the key factors in their quality of life and health. This study aims to effectively assess and improve the housing environment of the elderly in order to enhance their quality of life; it also aims to contribute the knowledge about improving elderly housing by applying an assessment framework using expert interviews and data collected from relevant literature. Using a mixed Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis model, a combination of the DEMATEL (Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory)-based ANP (Analytic Network Process) (DANP) and the modified VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) methods, and the investigations and assessments in the case study, this study proposes strategies and directions for improving elderly housing. The study results indicate that, as distinct from using traditional methodologies where the hypothesis criteria are mutually independent, the proposed hybrid model (examining real-life problems by considering the mutual influences of factors) identifies a priority sequence wherein emphasis is placed on improving ventilation and air quality rather than adjustment of temperature. The systemic way of thinking shifts the focus from the most apparent problems to the root cause of the problems. Doing so avoids any mismatch of resource allocation in decision-making and thus maximizes the efficiency and sustainability of the improvement.

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“…On peut définir l'insécurité locative comme « un accès incertain ou limité à des domiciles et des quartiers stables, sécuritaires, adéquats et bon marché » (Cox et al, 2005 : 5). D'autres qualifieront ce rapport au logement de « liminal » (Leibing, Guberman et Wiles, 2016).…”

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La participation de personnes vieillissantes dans les comités logement à Montréal : composer avec l’exclusion territoriale1

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2017

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La possibilité de vieillir sur place, pour une catégorie de personnes d’un certain âge et disposant de faibles revenus, se trouve fragilisée dans certains quartiers centraux montréalais. Les personnes vieillissantes peuvent toutefois s’ajuster aux dynamiques urbaines. Dans le contexte précis de cet article, nous tenterons de déterminer les contours de la participation de personnes vieillissantes au sein de comités logement, en lien avec l’insécurité locative pouvant les affecter. Cet article, basé sur les premiers résultats et analyses d’une recherche en cours, mobilise le contenu de 14 entrevues semi-dirigées (7 réalisées avec des intervenantes et 7 avec des personnes vieillissantes participant aux activités des comités), de même que sur plusieurs mois d’observation participante. L’exclusion territoriale, ou l’épée de Damoclès qui plane sur les personnes vieillissantes résidant de longue date dans leur logement est mise à distance par la participation dans les comités logement, en fournissant aux individus du support juridique, social et symbolique. Les politiques publiques de vieillissement sur place devraient davantage prendre en compte la situation des personnes vieillissantes au sein du parc locatif privé.

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Gentrification and Aging in Montreal, Quebec: Housing Insecurity and Displacement Among Older Tenants

Simard

2020

Gentrification Around the World, Volume I

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Liminal homes: Older people, loss of capacities, and the present future of living spaces

Cited by 35 publications

References 23 publications

Assessment of and Improvement Strategies for the Housing of Healthy Elderly: Improving Quality of Life

Assessment of and Improvement Strategies for the Housing of Healthy Elderly: Improving Quality of Life

La participation de personnes vieillissantes dans les comités logement à Montréal : composer avec l’exclusion territoriale1

Gentrification and Aging in Montreal, Quebec: Housing Insecurity and Displacement Among Older Tenants

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