Title
Beyond thresholds: The everyday lived experience of the house by older people
Author
Felix, E.
de Haan, H.
Vaandrager, L.
Koelen, M.
Publication year
2015
Abstract
To support decision making regarding modifications to the current housing stock, this article explores older people's everyday lived experience of the house in the Netherlands. Twelve in-depth interviews were carried out, using diaries and a topic list. The study found physical, personal and social dimensions of experience that turn a house into a meaningful place in which to live. Although the study focused on the experience of the house as a home, all participants spoke about the importance of the neighbourhood. We therefore suggest that a personalised approach should be adopted in any modification of the current housing stock. © 2015, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Subject
Urban Mobility & Environment
DCHA - Dutch Centre for Health Assets
ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
Ageing in place
home modification
housing
meaning of home
older people
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2015.1055027
TNO identifier
529704
Publisher
Routledge
ISSN
0276-3893
Source
Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 29 (4), 329-347
Document type
article