At home

Community Matters: At home

Overview

‘At home’ is the second in a series of three seminars from ILC-UK and Age UK - exploring how communities need to adapt to an ageing society. This briefing is designed to provide context and background to the discussion in the seminar.

The home environment is an important factor in the wellbeing of people of all ages. For older people who are likely to be spending a substantial proportion of their time at home, the significance of a home environment that supports their wellbeing and an active lifestyle within their communities is of amplified importance. Housing issues impact on independence, personal choice, prevention, and joined-up cross-sector services impact substantially on health and wellbeing - with subsequent repercussions on community engagement.