Housing Preference for Ageing-in-Place: Are There Differences among Emerging-Old, Young-Old and Old-Old Adults Living in Hong Kong's Private Housing Estates?

This study investigates housing preference among older adults in Hong Kong's private housing estates across three age groups: emerging-old (50-65 years), young-old (65-75 years), and old-old (75 or above years). Findings highlight significantly increasing preferences for safety, thermal comfort, and physical periodicals for property services and health-related information with age. Respondents generally preferred proximity to facilities, on-site support, and social media for property information but were less attentive to home assessment. This study provides recommendations for improving housing design standards, property management practices, and public education programs for older adults.

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This study explores the housing preferences of older adults in Hong Kong's private housing estates, finding that safety, thermal comfort, and health-related information become increasingly important as people age. Proximity to facilities, on-site support, and social media were preferred for property information, while home assessment received less attention. The study offers recommendations for improving housing design standards, property management practices, and public education programs for older adults.