“The government will work to ensure that our ageing population has a range of options for living independently and that alternatives to long-term residential care to support ageing are in line with the policy statement ‘Housing Options for Our Ageing Population”
(Programme for Government: Our Shared Future – July 2020)
As our ageing population contines to grow we now must look to the future and ensure , security warmth , comfort and companionship in the way we live. Housing that fulfils the 4 objectives for senior happiness with theri livng standards.
The following is a presenatin tat highlights the needs and more importantly a step by step approach to providing what is not only requred but needed
AGE FRIENDLY HOUSING SPECIALIST ROLE / DUTIES:
Act as a Key Point of Contact for Age Friendly Housing Queries
Provide information on Best Practice and available Guidance Documents
(Typically – Lifetime Homes / Universal Design / Accessibility)
Work closely with Age Friendly Programme Manager and AFI
(To help implement Age Friendly Strategies at a Local Level)
