Anticipating ageing: interviews on home experiences in Belgium

The ageing population is recognized to be a very diverse group, ranging from economically powerful baby-boomers, to over-75 people with a migration background and centenarians with high care and support needs. Planning for the housing situation of this diverse ageing population is a key challenge in many European countries. The home environment can be considered as the most significant place when ageing, as it offers a place of support but also the link between one's dwelling, wellbeing and identity. Although many people express the wish to age in place, others decide to relocate. Moving towar... Mehr ...