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Housing for the elderly in Taiwan

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Traditionally, the care of elderly persons was the responsibility of families. However, the structure of families is changing, while the number of aged persons, particularly the frail elderly, is rising. The current living arrangements in housing include living in multigenerational dwellings, family dwellings and institutions or collective dwellings. Frail elderly in need of long-term care live in nursing homes. In the future, housing options must have better space standards and must be barrier-free. Elderly residents must have access to support services and health services in the community. There is a growing demand for institutions and nursing homes because of the special care needs of the frail elderly.

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  1. Building Research Institute, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan

    Yao-Rong Hwang (Chief)

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A Commissioner of the National Council on Ageing Welfare.

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Hwang, YR. Housing for the elderly in Taiwan. Ageing Int. 23, 133–147 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-997-1010-5

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