chapter 11- housing & transportation Flashcards
the Lawton-Nahemow model of interaction between the individual and the environment that holds that a person’s ability and the demands of the environment influence that person’s life satisfaction and ability to function.
ecological model
the demands of the environment on a person
Environmental press
the desire of many older people to live near, but not with, their children
Intimacy at a distance
if the housing is too small or in poor repair or if the household spends more than 30% of its total income on housing
core housing need
a federal government program offering loans to low-income people to help them improve run-down housing
Residential rehabilitation assistance program (RRAP)
housing adaptations that serve people of all ages; designers use lever door handles, low-threshold tubs, and temperature limits on hot water tanks to improve living for older people, as well as children and those with disabilities
universal design
requires that an older resident or visitor with a disability be able to move barrier-free within the first floor of a single-family house
Visitability
a housing concept that designers and builders use to make future changes in housing easy and affordable in order to meet the changing needs of people as they age
flexhousing
a type of reverse mortgage whereby a person buys a life annuity and gets an income while living in the home; the mortgage company takes over the house when the person dies
Reverse annuity mortgage (RAM)
government allowances that subsidize the person, not the housing project, and allow older people to choose their own apartment
Shelter allowances
housing for people who need minimal to moderate care and use services such as homemaking, personal care, and social support programs
supportive housing
housing that provides services such as meals and cleaning services to help people live on their own
enriched housing
housing that provides personal care services and other supports to frail seniors to help them live independently in the community
assisted living
part of a house made into a self-contained unit for an elderly relative, or a small, portable cottage or dwelling erected in the garden of an adult child’s house
granny flat
a separate building on an adult child’s property or part of their adult child’s house made into a self-contained unit for an elderly relative
garden suite
neighbourhoods that already have many older people; these communities can enhance the experience of current residents
Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs)
a developer builds and sells houses to healthy, active retirees. These communities supply health services, shopping centers, and recreation facilities.
Planned retirement communities
allows seniors to remain within one facility as the level of care required changes
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRs)
a program that helps seniors improve their driving skills and teaches them how aging affects driving
55 alive mature driving program
a program that matches passengers with transportation services that meet their needs
transportations brokerage
a volunteer group of older people who provide rides to other seniors
mobility club
