Other housing options

There are many alternative housing options for those who don't want to move into specialist housing.

Other housing options

Whilst the HousingCare website contains a comprehensive database for every specialist housing scheme for older people in the UK, there are many other later life housing options for those who do not wish to move into specially-built retirement accommodation. Whether you are looking to rent or to buy, if you are looking to move into […]

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Housing options for people with dementia

Medical improvements and increased awareness means that more people are being diagnosed earlier, whilst they can make decisions for their future. This guides aims to identify the most common accommodation options available to older people with dementia, balancing care and support with independence. Assessment and advice In most situations, it will be wise to seek […]

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Specialist housing for older people

Developments (or ‘schemes’) typically include 20 – 50 properties, though more recent ‘retirement villages’ may have 300 or more. Whilst villages are likely to have their own on-site services and therefore be remote from town or city life, most schemes are built close to social, transport and shopping facilities. Retirement/Sheltered housing Sometimes referred to as […]

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Help to stay put

The majority of people choose to ‘age in place’ by adapting their home or bringing in services to ensure they can live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, in their current home. Help available can include: Help at home with domestic tasks such as housework, cooking, shopping and gardening Personal care services, […]

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Housing Advice

Be open to thinking about moving, but also look into services that might help you ‘stay put’ successfully. This section aims to talk you through the most common housing options that are available for older people. If you are not sure where to start, you may wish to use our Housing Options for Older People […]

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