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Housing of the elderly
1Amternes og Kommunernes Forskningsinstitut, København.
Danish Medical Bulletin
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Danish elderly housing is improving due to increased prosperity, but current policies may disadvantage poorer seniors. Many older adults own homes and wish to age in place, facing maintenance and care challenges.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Policy
Background:
- Danish elderly housing conditions are improving, driven by post-1950s prosperity and the aging of older, less well-housed generations.
- The majority of the current elderly population own their homes, typically detached houses, and prefer to age in place.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolving housing conditions of the elderly in Denmark.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Danish housing policies for the elderly, particularly concerning aging in place.
- To identify challenges faced by elderly homeowners and those with care needs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic trends in the elderly population.
- Review of housing ownership and satisfaction among seniors.
- Examination of Danish housing policy for the elderly and resource allocation.
Main Results:
- Improved housing conditions for Danish seniors overall.
- Elderly homeowners face challenges with home maintenance and require support to age in place.
- Current policies disproportionately benefit well-off seniors, leaving the poorest and most vulnerable underserved.
Conclusions:
- While housing conditions improve, Danish policy needs adjustment to equitably support all elderly individuals, especially those with significant care needs.
- Addressing the maintenance and care requirements of aging homeowners is crucial for successful aging in place.
- Policy revisions are necessary to ensure adequate resources reach the most vulnerable elderly populations.