Investigates whether older people who have lived longer in their dwellings are more likely to occupy physically deficient accommodations. Overall, of the 12,859 aged 60-and-older households analyzed, length of residence was poor predictor of housing quality, only certain subgroups of longtime dwellers were more likely to occupy physically…

Describes one solution to the problem of housing in later life. Findings of a descriptive study suggest that home sharing offers an alternative for a segment of the older population (N=89). Economy, companionship, and need for services are important motivating factors but most shared living arrangements are of short duration. (Author/JAC)

Using a variety of census records and agency statistics, this study identifies neighborhood types in the City of Los Angeles and demonstrates substantial differences in the capabilities and neighborhood conditions of their older residents. (Author)

Examines living arrangements as both an outcome of previous lifestyle, and as an antecedent for other events. Findings indicate that despite their much lower incomes, not-presently-married women live in housing of considerably higher quality than do men in comparable marital statuses and living arrangements. (Author)

Interviewed 151 Korean elders residing in the New York City area regarding their living arrangements, service needs, and orientation to filial and formal support systems. Comparison with available data on elders (N=1,427) in South Korea revealed changes have occurred in intergenerational relations and living arrangements for older Koreans in the…

Analyzed real estate market trends of low-income area of Manhattan which revealed increases in residential property values. Results revealed a depletion of over one-half of the single-room-occupancy stock. A survey of seniors (n=115) indicated a population at risk of displacement and vulnerable to homelessness. (Author/ABL)

Results showed no significant difference in the morale scores of older rural adults living with children (N=97) and those in other arrangements (N=243) when health was controlled. However, more than twice as much variance in morale scores could be explained for parents in child-shared housing as for other parents. (Author)

Analyzes census tract data to assess residential mobility trends. Net immigration of professionals is found to be more likely in tracts with high proportions of retired households and, especially in tracts close to the cities' central business districts, professional immigration is associated with outmigration of retired households. (Author)

Older adults are generally satisfied with moving to the seaside, and are motivated by a more congenial physical environment and social advantages of living with retirees with similar interests. Unfortunately social and health services have not kept up with the demand. (JAC)