This paper provides a systematic review of the evidence linking housing and health. This
involved a review of 59 peer-reviewed journal papers, that included case studies on the …

Gender and its power relations are produced and reproduced in the housing sphere,
leading to inequalities in living conditions and, therefore, in gender inequalities in health …

Introduction: By 2050, older adults will constitute 16% of the world population; hence, there
is an urgent demand and challenge to design solutions (products and services) that meet …

Background Ageing is a process involving physical, social, psychological, spiritual and
cultural changes. The elderly's personal characteristics may change, and the place where …

Background The need for support in self-care at home will increase with the growing older
population with chronic illness. Many people have one or more chronic illnesses and …

As people age the home environment becomes increasingly important. Retirement
commonly leads to spending more time in one's home, and relocating from your own home …

Earlier studies show that experiencing life as meaningful in old age promotes holistic
wellbeing and health among older people. As more and more people are living with reduced …

Background and aims Active aging is the process through which people strive to maintain
wellbeing when growing old. Addressing the lack of research on active aging in the context …

Background and objectives We focus on the linkages between relocation, new forms of
partner cohabitation, and retirement. What are the patterns and trajectories of moving in with …

Health services will change dramatically as the prevalence of home healthcare increases.
Only technologically advanced acute care will be performed in hospitals. This—along with …