Older people – health and wellbeing
Well-designed housing and related support services can enhance many aspects of life beyond physical health and mobility. As people age they are at greater risk of social exclusion, loneliness and isolation, and mental health problems such as depression. The resources listed below deal with the impact that housing and support services can have on responding to these types of need in older people.
Dementia Care Best Practice - Reducing social isolation for people with dementia and their carers
Isolation & Loneliness: How are people aged 55 and over coping in the ongoing pandemic?