Our homes are where we love and live, and they help us to feel safe and secure.
Good housing is critical as we age and become more vulnerable, so older people’s homes have some important functions.
They should:
- protect us from the elements and natural disasters
- help us to live decently on limited incomes
- be a place and base for us to enjoy life and stay connected
Three factors affect how well our houses support our lives:
- their ability to cater to and adapt to our changing needs
- their nearness to people, places, and services that are important to us, and
- their connectedness to transport, communications, and information technologies.
