Better housing for older people can ease NHS pressures – but who will fund it? Many older people choose to stay in their own home rather than move to outdated and unappealing supported housing. But this places strain on families and the health service.
Getting people into the right homes with the right support can relieve a huge amount of pressure on the NHS – but to do this we need a seismic shift in how we think about housing services. The current system for housing older residents is no longer workable in the long-term if we want to maintain a higher standard of living.
At the moment, the housing offer is outdated and unappealing. That is why so many people choose to remain in their own home ahead of selecting more suitable supported living options. It puts undue strain on individuals, their families and health services
Each resident has a personal health plan that links in with local health services Continue reading... The Guardian
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