Our three years of research found that although older people are frequently told downsizing is the best pathway to a comfortable home in older age, many want to stay where they are or want to consider a range of options. It is not so much downsizing that is important, but finding the best fit, or rightsizing.
The research showed that while older people wanted to be actively involved in decision making about their home-based needs, the decisions were often complex and information to help support decisions was hard to find or confusing to work through. Information was often focused on an immediate need or problem not long-term planning.
As a result the research team have worked with older people and organisations that support older people to develop a practical decision support kit – My Home, My Choices.
If you have any questions about the toolkit and how to use it, the research in general, or you would like to talk to us about running a workshop on the toolkit for your group or organisation please feel free to contact us on 0508 427372 or email [email protected]