The number of elderly persons in Sweden is increasing sharply. In 20-30 years or so, around 25% of Sweden’s population will be 65 years old. More than half of the Swedish population over the age of 65 currently live in residences with inadequate accessibility. Half of the country’s municipalities are not satisfying the special housing needs of the elderly. For this reason, many dwellings need to be adapted to the conditions and needs of the elderly. How do we build a society that meet this challenge?
”Growing older living well” is a government commission aimed at supporting innovative thinking and the development of housing and living environments for the elderly. The program is managed by the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology and will run from 2010 to 2012.
Background
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What is senior housing? Who gets a room in sheltered housing? We will explain the concepts. You can also get information here about the total number of housing units for the elderly.
Facts about Housing
Municipalities are creating a network that reaches across the entire country. Around twenty municipalities from different areas of the country are a part of the network at the present time. Projects are also underway in several other municipalities and projects are also being initiated in research groups and among the general public.
Read more about our current projects.
Read articles about other municipalities’ work with issues surrounding housing for the elderly and get some inspiration!
Articels
How do we create an atractive living environment for older people? Growing Older Living Well is inviting students of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and physical planning to take part in an ideas competition!Read more about student competitions
What: We want to stimulate municipalities to come up with new ideas about functional housing and housing environments for the elderly. Municipalities and others can apply for support for pre-studies, projects and architect competitions.
Who: Growing Old Living Well is a government commission managed by the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology.
Why: We are on the verge of a boom in the number of elderly persons. In 20 - 30 years, it is estimated that 25% of the population will be over 65 years of age. An aging population in combination with inadequacies in the existing supply of housing means that municipalities must plan in an effective way in order to meet future needs.
When: The project will run from 2010 to 2012.
Budget: SEK 50 million.
Current: Projects for preliminary studies have just begun in several municipalities throughout the country. In the near future, information will be available about which ones will receive support for architect competitions. The next announcement of project support will take place on May 19, 2011.
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