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Recent findings indicate that changing social constructions of age are mirrored in a growing desire for autonomous living in later life. This individualised concept is referred to as 'ageing in place'. This paper discusses the challenges for the housing industry and examines to what extent maintenance and development strategies of Swiss real estate investors are meeting the changing demands of older people. Drawing on a number of case studies in Switzerland the paper concludes that investors' concepts of older people and their needs are not merely out of step with the reality of older people's lives and choices but obstruct the desire to age in place. Furthermore, an analysis of the market potential of older people's wish to stay in their present home demonstrates that some investors may be failing to exploit serious business opportunities that could arise from providing services to older people.
Author(s): Van Wezemael JE, Gilroy R
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Housing Studies
Year: 2007
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Pages: 597-614
ISSN (print): 0267-3037
ISSN (electronic): 1466-1810
Publisher: Routledge
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673030701387713
DOI: 10.1080/02673030701387713
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