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Enabling the elderly to remain in their homes as long as possible appears to be an almost universal goal. However, many of the world’s elders have never owned their own home and have never had a separate residence. Many live with families through most of their mature lives, as head of household and later as dependant. This is almost always the case in less developed countries, reflecting widespread housing shortages. In Brazil, Kenya, India, the Philippines, and other nations, an urgent priority is improved housing for all. In these countries, the hope is that the elderly will benefit as the general need is addressed. In the more developed countries, the problems of suitable housing for the elderly emphasize their particular characteristics and needs. |
