Sheila Peace is Emeritus Professor of Social Gerontology in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies at The Open University. A social geographer by first discipline Sheila is known internationally as a social and environmental gerontologist.

• Preface: Understanding the Structure 1. Person and Environment2. Theoretical Development3. The Global Context 4. Environmental Living5. Housing in Later Life6. Housing Histories, Housing Options7. Alternative Environments: Specialised Housing (with care)8. Care Home Living: A Form of Long-term Care9. Methodological Development10. Re-thinking the Spatiality of Ageing

"This book represents a large part of the author’s career in gerontology, and provides a unique perspective on environmental and geographical gerontology. Apart from reviewing a substantial body of research and theory, it provides researchers and policymakers with many suggestions for further work." International Journal of Housing Policy