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November 28, 2025Journal of Housing and the Built EnvironmentOpen Access

Housing adaptation policy for older adults: the role of real estate and municipal actors in Sweden

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JHJeongmin HyeongJHJeongmin Hyeong

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Qualitative analysis reveals barriers in housing adaptation grants for older adults, highlighting social responsibility issues and inequalities.

Key Points

  • Aging in place is crucial for older adults seeking independence and maintaining their daily lives.
  • The study identifies several barriers in the housing adaptation grant process that affect older adults.
  • Qualitative evaluation of municipal and housing company involvement reveals significant policy shortcomings.
  • The current grant system may perpetuate existing inequalities for applicants who need assistance.

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Hyeong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f126a65b730b9ea7a5c1https://doi.org/10.1007/s10901-025-10255-5
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