Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Preface xiii
5. Acknowledgments xvii
6. PART I Introduction: Independent/Successful Longevity
7. Introduction 1
8. 1. New Visions for Aging in Place 3
9. 2. A Hopeful Future 21
10. PART II Demographics and Challenges
11. Introduction 33
12. 3. Changing Demographic Realities 35
13. 4. Future Social and Economic Changes 45
14. PART III Housing and Services
15. Introduction 51
16. 5. From Home to Hospice: The Range of Housing Alternatives 53
17. 6. Community Services 71
18. PART IV Homes
19. Introduction 85
20. 7. The Home Environment and Aging 87
21. 8. Technology Solutions 99
22. 9. A Contractor’s Perspective 113
23. 10. A Case Study: Interior Design for Aging in Place 123
24. 11. Multifamily Housing 133
25. 12. A Case Study: Th e Freedom Home 139
26. PART V Neighborhoods
27. Introduction 145
28. 13. Healthy Communities 147
29. 14. Local Community Action 159
30. 15. Retrofitting Suburbs 179
31. 16. Longevity and Urbanism 197
32. 17. Neighborhood Development 209
33. PART VI Strategies for Change
34. Introduction 219
35. 18. Vulnerable Populations 221
36. 19. Housing Finance 233
37. 20. A Political Strategy 243
38. Conclusion: Aging in Place 259
39. Resources 263
40. Glossary 277
41. Index 283