Rooney, C., Hadjri, K. orcid.org/0000-0001-8243-8396, Rooney, M. et al. (3 more authors) (2016) Meeting the Needs of Visually Impaired People Living in Lifetime Homes. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 30 (2). pp. 123-140. ISSN 0276-3893
Abstract
This article explores perceptions on the suitability and effectiveness of Lifetime Homes standards (LTHS) for those with visual impairment in Northern Ireland. LTHS are a series of mandatory United Kingdom public-sector housing design interventions, providing a model for ensuring accessible and adaptable homes throughout an occupant’s life span. An aging demographic with increasing incidence of diabetes has led to rising numbers of elderly, visually impaired people wanting to remain in their homes for longer. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 key stakeholders and thematically analyzed. Although findings show that employing LTHS offers benefits to visually impaired residents, shortcomings were also identified. Evidence indicates a need for policy makers, health-care professionals, and housing associations to modify practices to better meet the housing needs of visually impaired people. Findings may also be applicable to those with other impairments and disabilities in relation to housing for elderly residents.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Taylor & Francis. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Housing For the Elderly. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Lifetime Homes; visual impairment; housing standards; ageing in place, |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Architecture (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 14 Oct 2016 15:19 |
Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2019 11:53 |
Published Version: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2016.1162251 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/02763893.2016.1162251 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:104348 |