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Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.
Chapter 14 Introduction
Housing is central to community and individual well-being. The type and location of a home can affect almost every aspect of a person’s life.
AARP Housing Principles
People of all ages and ability levels need safe, decent, and affordable housing that will enable them to continue to live safely in their homes and communities as they get o
Housing costs determine whether individuals and families can live in a neighborhood without sacrificing other basic necessities, such as food and health care.
A range of programs exists to address the lack of affordable housing. These programs are not nearly enough to meet the demand from those who are housing cost-burdened.
Communities with a variety of housing options are most likely to be able to offer housing to people in a wide range of income levels.
On an average night in 2017, nearly 585,000 people were homeless in the U.S.
Housing should meet the needs of all individuals, regardless of age and ability level. Accessible housing, which accommodates people of all ages and ability lev
Supportive housing A setting for long-term services and supports th
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or pre