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Please Note: The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has compiled this list to assist local governments, planners and others interested in developing supportive housing for seniors in British Columbia. The Ministry is not promoting or supporting these agencies: we are just providing information. Some of the agencies and organizations may charge for their materials or services.
The Ministry has prepared an address list with both electronic and mailing information for many organizations providing information on seniors housing. It can be found on the Housing Policy homepage. We will work to ensure the addresses are accurate. However, from time to time some may change or be out of service.
| Title | Author | Publisher | Format | Notes |
| A Choice of Housing Lifestyle | National Advisory Council on Aging | National Advisory Council on Aging | newsletter, 8 pages | outlines choices in living styles; ref no. vol. 10 no. 4 |
| A Comparison of Cooperative and Private Non-Profit Housing Options for Older Canadians | Rahder, Barbara Loevinger | CMHC, 1990 | research project, 144 pages | compares six seniors housing projects; of particular use to policy makers, housing administrators, planners & designers, and seniors |
| A Comparative Study of Housing Policies for the Elderly in Canada, the United States, Sweden and France | Brink, Satya | French gov't, 1988 | research project, 135 pages | looks at environmental design practices and requirements as well as policy development |
| A Consumer's Guide: Finding the Assisted Living Program for you | Yee, Donna; et al | Institute for Health Policy, Brandeis University, 1996 | guide, 27 pages | hints and things to consider when choosing supportive housing units |
| A Guide to Acronym Use in Health Care and Housing Services | Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging | Penn. Assn of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging, 1997 | booklet, 8 pages | decodes acronyms associated with seniors housing in USA |
| A Home Away from Home: A Consumer Guide to Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities | Reisacher, Sally & Hornbostel, R. | American Assn of Retired Persons, 1995 | book, 31 pages | consumer guide for people considering these forms of supportive housing |
| A Profile of Older Adults on the Saanich Peninsula and Their Need for Abbeyfield Housing | Pittaway, Elizabeth Dow | St. Andrew's Abbeyfield Housing Society, 1992 | report, 86 pages | describes the Abbeyfield model, interview with seniors on preferred housing types |
| AARP Catalogue of Publications and AV Programs | American Association of Retired Persons | AARP, 1996 | catalogue, 60 pages | catalogue of resource material; ISSN 1045-506X |
| Aging in British Columbia | Northcott, Herbert C | Detselig Enterprises Ltd., 1998 | book, 133 pages | examines various aspects of aging in British Columbia; based on 1996 data; ISBN 1-55059-139-8 |
| Aging in Place: Housing Adaptations and Options for Remaining in the Community | Gutman, Gloria & Blackie, N. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1986 | book, 156 pages | looks at options and practices in the mid-1980s; ISBN: 0-86491-063-0 |
| Aging in Place: Strategies to Meet the Needs of Senior Tenants in Non-Profit Housing | Davis, Christine Kluck | CMHC, 1996 | research project, 85 pages | examines level of support required by people as they age, using Nova Scotia case study |
| Aging Together -- Aging in Place | Doyle, Veronica & Gnaedinger, N. | Coop Housing Federation of Canada, 1996 | research project, 60 pages | identifies issues to be faced as members of housing cooperatives age |
| All About Housing | CMHC | CMHC, 1997 | catalogue, 47 pages | information products catalogue |
| Annotated Bibliography on Universal Design | Accessibility Program | Ministry of Municipal Affairs (BC), 1997 | book, 83 pages | bibliography of books on designing buildings, products and environments which can be used by all people without the need of adaptation or specialized design; ISBN 0-7726-3391-6 |
| Assessing Elderly Housing: A Planning Guide for Mayors, Local Officials and Housing Advocates | American Association of Retired Persons | AARP, 1985 | book, 100 pages | guidebook designed to assist mayors, local officials, community-based organizations, etc, in developing a systematic strategy for assisting the elderly with housing choices |
| Assisted Living: Reconceptualizing Regulation to Meet Consumers' Needs and Preferences | Wilson, Keren Brown | American Assn of Retired Persons, 1996 | book, 143 pages | manual featuring practical considerations for many aspects of assisted-living housing; AARP stock #: D16261 |
| Attitudes of Seniors to Special Retirement Housing, Life Tenancy Arrangements and Other Housing Options | Gutman, Gloria et al | CMHC, 1987 | research paper, 120 pages | results of survey of homeowners older than 65 years on housing options |
| Caring Communities | CMHC | CMHC, 1992 | book, 17 pages | includes ideas on how to bring different members of a community together; Cat. No. NH15-81/1992; ISBN 0-662-59316-2 |
| Change for the Better: How to Make Communities More Responsive to Older Residents | American Association of Retired Persons | AARP | ||
| Come to Life | Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging | Penn. Assn of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging, 1997 | brochure, 13 pages | includes definitions on different sorts of housing options and valuable checklist for evaluating housing options |
| Comparison of Cooperatives, Rental Units and Condominiums as Residences for Seniors | Doyle, Veronica | SFU | research paper, 19 pages (extract) | finds co-op communities develop high levels of housing satisfaction and overall well-being |
| Conducting a Needs Analysis for Home and Community-based Services | King, Nancy Koury | American Assn of Homes and Services for the Aging, 1996 | booklet, 24 pages | a how-to technical guide on conducting a community needs analysis for home and community-based services. While the analytical tools are universal, there are many references to USA legislation. |
| Congregate Residences in British Columbia | M. Vician and York, R. | CMHC, 1991 | research paper, 27 pages | identifies designs being used in congregate living facilities in early 1990s |
| Creating Housing for Healthy Communities | BC Ministry of Health and SPARC | BC Ministry of Health and SPARC, 1993 | book, 76 pages | examines how housing contributes to health |
| Development Controls for Seniors Housing | Geller, Michael & Associates | GVRD, 1989 | book, 60 pages | examines development controls as they impact seniors housing |
| Dying Buildings Come to Life | Lanspery, Susan | American Assn of Homes and Services for the Aging, 1997 | booklet, 15 pages | a how-to technical guide for nonprofit boards and housing sponsors on coordinating services for seniors |
| Elderly Homeowners Turned Renters: Reasons for the Move | Hok-Lin Leung | Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg, 1992 | book, 155 pages | examines why some older Manitoba residents seek rental accommodation after owning homes while middle-aged |
| Environmental Problems in Homes of Elders with Disabilities | Mann, William et al | Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 1994 | research paper, 21 pages | identifies hazards in homes, and barriers to aging in place |
| Estimating the Need for Supportive Housing | Kelly, Ann | Ministry of Health, 1991 | research project, 20 pages | looks at population trends and requirements; Health Ministry Library: WT 30 K29 1991 |
| Exploring the Options: Supportive Housing for Seniors Conference Program and Handbook | Greater Edmonton Foundation | Greater Edmonton Foundation, 1998 | book, 100 pages | operational considerations in providing supportive housing |
| Factors Influencing the Conversion of Resident Care Facilities to Assisted Living Facilities: A Case Study | Kalymun, Mary and Adam, E. A. | research project, 25 pages | Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) help seniors who are frail, but not infirm. In the USA, some nursing homes are converting to ALFs; HPS-MMA library | |
| Home Adaptations for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities | Rodriguez, Luis | CMHC, 1994 | presented paper, 14 pages | identifies some of the most common problems seniors face in their homes and suggests how seniors can adapt their homes to overcome these problems; CMHC #PE0129 |
| Homesharing Matchup Agencies for Seniors: A Literature Review | Doyle, Veronica | Gero Centre, SFU, 1989 | research paper, 46 pages | looks at non-profit groups which help match seniors with people to share their homes |
| Housing an Aging Population: Guidelines for Development and Design | Andrew Aitkens, Andrew & Finan, W. | National Advisory Council on Aging; Gov't of Canada , 1987 | book, 139 pages | practical guidelines for development and design of seniors housing; HPS-MMA lib. HD 7287.92 C2 H68G |
| Housing and Support Service Needs and Preferences of Rural Seniors from Three Regions in Canada | Gutman, Gloria & Hodge, G. | CMHC, 1990 | research paper, 76 pages | interviews with seniors in the Central Kootenay Regional District and in two other provinces found support services are needed for indoor and outdoor house maintenance and for transportation |
| Housing Choices for Older Canadians | CMHC | CMHC, 1990 | book, 26 pages | examines advantages of various housing forms; includes floorplans; NHA 6009 |
| Housing for Older Canadians | CMHC | CMHC, 1998 | book | anticipated publication date: October 1998 |
| Housing for Seniors with Reduced Autonomy | Danielle Maltais | CMHC & Societe d'habitation du Quebec, 1991 | symposium report, 83 pages | discussion on project development and problem solving; ISBN 2-550-26442-8 |
| Housing the Very Old | Gutman, Gloria & Blackie, N. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1988 | book | looks at housing options and lessons from abroad; ISBN: 0-86491-091-6 |
| Innovations in Housing and Living Arrangements for Seniors | Gutman, Gloria & Blackie, N. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1984 | book, 254 pages | looks at design, development, financing and housing options; ISBN: 0-86491-041-X |
| Living Arrangements of Canada's Elderly: Changing Demographic and Economic Factors | Priest, Gordon | Gero Centre, SFU, 1985 | book, 53 pages | examines housing options and preferences; ISBN: 0-86491-047-9 |
| Living in the Community: New Directions in Residential Services for Frail Elderly People | Elderly Services Branch | Ministry of Community and Social Service (Ontario), 1989 | book, 54 pages | consultation paper; identifies needs and proposes solutions; ISBN 0-7729-5456-9 |
| Long Term Impact of Multi-Level, Multi-Service Accommodation for Seniors | Gutman, Gloria | CMHC, 1983 | research paper, 200 pages | results of a before-and-after survey of people moving into an apartment building which provided everything from totally independent living to a high level of personal care |
| Maintaining Seniors Independence: A Guide to Home Adaptations | CMHC | CMHC, 1989 | book, 108 pages | guide to determining physical improvements to a home to allow aging at home |
| Maintaining Seniors' Independence in Rural Areas: A Guide to Planning for Housing and Support Services | CMHC | CMHC, 1991 | book | to be replaced by "Planning Housing and Support Services" in October 1998; computerized version included in SENIORS software; ISBN 0-662-18623-0 DSS cat no. NH15-57/1991E |
| New Directions for State Long-Term Care Systems Volume III: Supportive Housing | Blanchette, Katherine | AARP, 1997 | book, 28 pages | looks at board and care homes, assisted living facilities and adult foster care homes in USA |
| Nursing Homes and Hostels with Care Services for the Elderly: Design Guidelines | CMHC | CMHC, 1978 | manual, 100 pages | design guidelines for building accommodation for the young old, middle old and old old; Cat. No. NH17-7/1979 ISBN 0-660-10293-5 |
| Older Women: A Study of the Housing and Support Service Needs of Older Single Women | Hamilton, Kathleen & Brehaut, T. | CMHC, 1992 | research paper, 76 pages | interviews and statistical analysis of housing and daily living requirements of single women over 65, mainly in Prince Edward Island |
| Open House Guidebook | CMHC | CMHC, 1992 | manual, 26 pages | plans and features for a house addressing four main areas of disability: mobility disabilities, sight impairments, hearing limitations and environmental sensitivities; CMHC # NHA 6627 |
| Organizational and Management Qualifications of Successful Seniors Housing | Veronica Doyle | Cdn Assn of Gerontology, 1995 | presentation, 15 pages | looks at qualities that make seniors housing home to the people living there |
| Pathway to Senior Activities | Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency | Penn. Housing Finance Agency, 1998 | booklet, 15 pages | a resource guide for activity coordinators and site managers and others responsible for the wellness programs and social activities at multifamily rental developments for seniors in Pennsylvania |
| Planning for an Aging Society | Howe, Deborah et al | APA, 1994 | book, 64 pages | planning manual includes chapters on demographic considerations for comm. plng, physical changes with age, aging in place, manuf. housing, zoning implications, site planning, mobility, pb participation; Planning Advisory Service Report Number 451 |
| Planning Housing and Support Services for Seniors | CMHC | CMHC, 1998 | book | anticipated publication date: October 1998 |
| Planning Seniors Housing and Services: A Community Development Approach | BC Seniors Housing Advisory Committee | BC Seniors Housing Advisory Committee, 1991 | book, 48 pages | checklist on how to include many members of a community in a housing planning exercise |
| Planning the Active Neighbourhood: A Discussion of Resident-Directed Neighbourhood Planning | Taggart, James | CMHC, 1996 | presentation, 22 pages | paper presented to 1996 Canadian Institute of Planners meeting; on public participation |
| Preserving Independence, Supporting Needs | Moon, Marilyn et al | American Assn of Retired Persons, 1989 | book | textbook subtitled "The Role of Board and Care Homes"; |
| Progressive Accommodation for Seniors: Interfacing Shelter and Services | Gutman, Gloria & Wister, A. | SFU, 1994 | book, 222 pages | anthology of research into economics, providing services, emerging technology; HPS - MMA lib. HD 7287.92 C3 P764 1994 |
| Results of a Survey of Supportive Housing Projects in B.C. | Kelly, Ann | Ministry of Health, 1991 | research project, 24 pages | In 1990, between 1.3% and 2.6% of BC residents over 65 live in supportive housing; survey identifies concerns; Health Ministry Library: WT 30 B862 1991 |
| Saskatchewan Assisted Living | Saskatchewan Housing Corporation | Sask. Housing Corporation, 1998 | brochures, 8 + 2 pages | includes general information for coordinators, service providers and individuals working to improve services for tenants living in social housing |
| Senior Sleuth | Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency | Penn. Housing Finance Agency, 1991 | booklet, 21 pages | includes questions to ask when assessing whether a supportive housing agency provides the right services for an individual consumer |
| SENIORS | CMHC | CMHC, 1995 | software | customized computer program to help identify the types of housing and support services seniors are looking for in their communities9/16/98; CMHC Prod. #6843E |
| Seniors Housing Update | Gero Centre, SFU | SFU, 1996 - | newsletter, 12 pages | semi-annual newsletter on issues relating to seniors housing; we have Jan 96, Dec 96, Aug 97, June 98 issues; ISSN: 1188-1828 |
| Seniors' Awareness and Preference for Supportive Housing Options: A Study of Lambton County Seniors | Miller, Cheryl Ann | School of Urban Planning, University of Waterloo, 1992 | research study, 24 pages | perceived housing need for Southern Ontario small-town seniors |
| Seniors' Home and Yard Maintenance Services Guide | Sylvia Goldblatt Associates | CMHC, 1994 | manual, 63 pages | includes tips on how to ensure seniors living independently can get assistance with yard work |
| Shelter and Beyond: The Housing Needs of Seniors | BC Seniors Advisory Council | BC Seniors Advisory Council, 1993 | book, 15 pages | emphasized importance of housing in the lives of older people; ISBN 0-7726-1698-1 |
| Shelter and Care of Persons with Dementia | Gutman, Gloria, ed. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1992 | book, 250 pages | includes section on facilitating shelter and care at home; ISBN 0-86491-114-9 |
| Supportive Housing for Seniors: The Elements and Issues for a Canadian Model | Murray, Charlotte | CMHC, 1988 | research report, 200 pages | basic text on supportive housing in Canada |
| Supportive Housing Resource Manual | Kelly, Ann | Ministry of Health, 1990 | research project, 23 pages | Early study by Continuing Care Division of the Ministry of Health and BC Housing Management Commission; contact people; summaries of two studies; list of references; Health Ministry Library: WT 30 K29 1990 |
| Taking Steps | Gallagher, Elaine & Scott, V | University of Victoria | book, 76 pages | manual identifies and helps address the safety needs of pedestrians at risk of injury from missteps, falls or collisions with objects in public places; ISBN 1-55058-102-3 |
| Technology Innovation for an Aging Society: Blending Research, Public & Private Sectors | Gutman, Gloria ed. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1998 | book, 158 pages | looks at innovations to assist seniors age in place; ISBN:0-86491-183-1 |
| The Breaking Wave: Housing for Seniors on the North Shore | Lionsview Seniors Planning Society | Lionsview Seniors Planning Society, 1993 | book, 44 pages | study by seniors for seniors and municipal planners |
| The Provisions of Certain Services to Low-to-Moderate Income Persons Allowing Them to Remain in Independent Living Facilities | Department of Social Services | State of Virginia, 1996 | research project, 48 pages | looks at programs and practices which support aging in place in the State of Virginia; HPS-MMA library |
| The Safe Living Guide | Health Canada | Health Canada, 1997 | book, 48 pages | guide to home safety for seniors; Cat. No. H88-3/18-1997E ISBN: 0-662-25290-X |
| Towards Community Planning for an Aging Society | Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario), 1983 | book, 40 pages | planning considerations |
| Understanding Senior Housing | American Association of Retired Persons | AARP, 1986 | book, 32 pages | consumer preferences for housing types in mid 1980s; D12771 |
| Usability and Injury Prevention Related to Falls: the Ergonomic, Economic and Political Case for Improved Design and Improved Building Code Requirements | Pauls, Jake | Adult Injury Management Summit, 1998 | report, 70 pages | includes practical tips for building design to avoid falls and injury |
| Women and Aging: An Annotated Bibliography, 1986 - 1991 | Mori, Monica & McNern, J. | Gero Centre, SFU, 1991 | bibliography, 200 pages | includes a section on housing |
Please Note: The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has compiled this list to assist local governments, planners and others interested in developing supportive housing for seniors. The Ministry is not promoting or supporting these agencies: we are just providing information. Some of the agencies and organizations may charge for their materials or services.
The Ministry has prepared an address (both electronic and street) list for many organizations providing information on seniors housing. It can be found on the Housing Policy homepage. We will work to ensure the addresses are accurate. However, some may change or be out of service from time to time.
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