Supportive Housing For Seniors A Policy And Bylaw Guide

India has over 81 million people who are above 60 years of age and are regarded as Senior Citizens. This book tries to fill in the existing vacuum in the field of housing for elderly and physically incapacitated people and covers various aspect of housing for elderly and differently abled persons. The topic has been very lucidly explained in a systematic and methodical way with number of diagrams and sketches and check lists high lighting various steps that can be taken to ensure comfortable living, safety and security of elders and persons with special needs. Useful tips have been given for Care providers. Separate chapter included for those suffering from Alzheimer and Dementia detailing related issues. Adoption of Universal Designs recommended for the houses being taken up to minimize modifications at a later date. This book will be useful to professionals in construction industry and individuals looking for better living conditions in their golden years.

The purpose of this guidebook is to give municipalities a detailed account of how to adopt an affordable housing strategy. The introduction reviews the types of affordable housing strategies, their benefits & strengths, and the principles on which advice in the guidebook is based. The remaining chapters cover the following steps in strategy development: preparation (including establishment of a task force, developing terms of reference, identifying available resources and potential problems & solutions), needs assessment, public participation (including consultation, communication, & information dissemination), formulation of action plans and integrating them into a strategy, implementation of the strategy, partnership development & implementation, and strategy evaluation & monitoring. Case study examples are provided throughout for illustration.

Describes measures and initiatives taken by the Government of Canada and the governments of the provinces and territories with respect to articles 6 to 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Those articles cover such matters as the right to self-determination, the right to work, working conditions, trade union rights, social security, protection of the family, the right to an adequate standard of living, the right to physical and mental health, educational rights, and the right to take part in cultural life and to enjoy benefits of scientific progress and the protection of authors' interests. Measures and initiatives are arranged by article number, first for Canada and then for each province or territory, with reference to relevant legislation and to court cases, as applicable.