... actively contribute to residents' physical health, cognitive function and psychological wellbeing. Extra care housing Care manager Quality of life Ageing in place Evidence-based design The global population is ageing rapidly, prompting urgent attention to how housing environments can...

...Gwendoline Schaff; Ann Petermans; Jan Vanrie; Fabienne Courtejoie; Catherine Elsen Purpose Most older people wish to age “in place”. However, as current housing is mainly unsuitable for later life, architects have a key role to play. Yet, there is little architectural consideration for the notion...