The Platform
The Platform
2 September 2025
This guide to rightsizing, the process of moving home in later life into housing that is more suitable, was developed based on research carried out on behalf of Age Friendly Ireland in 2020. This booklet is intended for older people and their families who are considering their housing options in later life. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, rather a guidance document with some useful information and telephone numbers. The content of the guide was drawn from the research process, which included case studies with older people, interviews with agencies and service providers, literature review and a survey.
While this guide is primarily for older people and their families who live in Ireland who are considering moving into a home that better addresses their needs, the general principles and advice in this guide can also be of broader relevance to municipalities and local authorities around the world working to create age-friendly communities.
Age-friendly Environments
National Government
Sub-national Government
housing, homes, age-friendly, lived environments
