HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture 19: HLTHAGE 1BB3 April 1

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 1BB3
• Professor: Yvonne Leblanc

Document Summary

Central issues surrounding housing: accessibility, availability, affordability. Overall, about 79% of canadians 55 years and over live in urban areas; while 21% live in rural communities. The majority of seniors live in private dwellings, while the remainder live in collective dwellings, which include special care facilities. In 2011, most seniors living in private households tend to have a partner. The proportion of homeowners without a mortgage increases with age. About 83% of home owners aged 75 years and older have no mortgage. The majority of canadians over 55 years old want to remain in their present home for as long as possible, even if there are challenges in their health. Barriers: older people tend to have chronic disease, higher risk of injury.