Housing America's Elderly: Many Possibilities, Few ChoicesThis volume discusses why many of the large number of housing options available to America's elderly are not viable. Financial constraints and lifestyle are found to be among the reasons for older people finding the housing opportunities inappropriate. These and other topics are discussed and policy ramifications examined. |
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1 Housing Options Encouraging Residential | 6 |
Problems in Conventional Dwellings | 12 |
1 Housing Satisfaction of the U S Elderly | 15 |
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