Summary
Research into the lived experience of users home adaptations (and the professionals who work with these users) suggests that people sometimes delay adaptations to their homes due to a perceived “stigma” associated with handrails, ramps etc.
Reference
Homes that help: a personal and professional perspective on home adaptations. London: Centre for Ageing Better, July 2018.
This report is based largely on research conducted by Northumbria University:
Reference
Bailey, C. Hodgson, P. [and] Aitken, D. [et al] (2018). Primary research with practitioners and people with lived experience – to understand the role of home adaptations in improving later life. London: Northumbria University [and] Centre for Ageing Better, July 2018.
Earlier publications leading up to the above report(s):
Reference
Room to improve: the role of home adaptations in improving later life. London: Centre for Ageing Better, November 2017.
The main review:
Reference
Powell, J. Mackintosh, S. [and] Bird, E. [et al] (2017). Review: the role of home adaptations in improving later life. London: Bristol Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing; University of the West of England [and] Centre for Ageing Better, November 2017.
Lots of detailed theoretical background material, literature searches / a literature review etc.
Reference
Appendices: the role of home adaptations in improving later life. London: Northumbria University, Bristol Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing; University of the West of England [and] Centre for Ageing Better, November 2017.
