I the continuing hangover from colonialism
... I believe there has been a negative slant to the concept of downsizing perhaps as a result of the continuing hangover from colonialism and our preference for owner-occupation.
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They wouldn't have to if there was a good mix of housing types in every community.It also says a lot about the community spirit in Ireland. I know loads of retired people who are close to their neighbours and don't want to move away from them.
I'd like to know what specific research you've done to get to that conclusion. What data you've collected and analysed. Because it's like you've never even talked to an older person. Or looked at what facilities are needed and do they exist. Have you looked at nursing homes, have you looked at the costs, have you even looked to see properties and communities exist that are suitable for downsizing to. Considering the lack of housing supply for the last decade.
They wouldn't have to if there was a good mix of housing types in every community.
Traditional urban development in Ireland is of course monoculture semi-Ds.
Apartments are of course suited for older people as they present less upkeep and are more accessible. Ireland has a very low share of apartments compared to other western countries though.
A friend of mine has parents who in their mid-60s sold up a four-bed house and moved to a three-bedroom apartment that might be as big as 110 sqm. This kind of property is very hard to find though, most apartments being one- or two-bedroom.
Kinda reveals your agenda.
Please tell us more!
Says who? Is there any evidence to back up this conclusion? Or is this just something you read on the Internet?Ageing in place is the preferred policy direction from a health management perspective.
This is just social fascism. The state has no business deciding on the 'rightness' or otherwise of where ageing should occur. To do so is incompatible with the aims of a free society.however this is only appropriate if it is the 'right' place.
Maybe because this type of social management is not the sort of thing with which Europeans (with the possible exception of Sweden?) feel comfortable, considering our history.There appears to have been little focus on this issue in either the Irish or European context so I am greatly hoping you may have some suggestions.
You'll also need a lot of money.We need a bit more imagination and initiative if we want to encourage older people to downsize.
Says who? Is there any evidence to back up this conclusion? Or is this just something you read on the Internet?
This isn't my conclusion it is the stated policy direction of the Irish health service. https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/he...geing/healthy-and-positive-ageing-for-all.pdf
This is just social fascism. The state has no business deciding on the 'rightness' or otherwise of where ageing should occur. To do so is incompatible with the aims of a free society.
By 'right' I simply mean appropriateness for the individual ie does it meet their needs, can it be adapted to meet changing needs, is support available if/when required, is there accessibility to desired/preferred services?
Maybe because this type of social management is not the sort of thing with which Europeans (with the possible exception of Sweden?) feel comfortable, considering our history.
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