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Age Friendly Homes

Our homes play a central role in our health and wellbeing. As we age how we use and live in our homes may change. This is why it is important to have a range of housing options available to suit these different needs. This section provides an overview of options available.

The chart below arranges the type of housing available by the level of care provided in each. Ranging from the least amount of care provided to the most, the options are:

  • No specific inputs / care required
  • Home repairs, adaptions or technology
  • Home care services
  • Home care & housing repairs, adaptions or technology
  • Moving to a more suitable home
  • Supportive housing with low support
  • Supportive housing with high support
  • Nursing home or other form of long term care
Housing with care continuumNo specific inputs / care requiredHome repairs, adaptions or technology Home care services Home care & housing repairs, adaptions or technologyMoving to a more suitable homeSupportive housing with low supportSupportive housing with high supportNursing home or other form of long term care
Housing with care continuum