Nearly half of senior citizens need some help with care

CHICAGO: Nearly half of the senior citizens in the U.S. – 18 million people – have difficulty with daily activities or get help in managing them, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Michigan and the Urban Institute analyzed data from a Read More »

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Research report makes mistake in assuming straight line growth for CCRC market

INDIANAPOLIS: A new report on Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Integrated Retirement Villages and Assisted Living predicts straight line growth for the sector until 2021.

The report, however, fails to take into account a plethora Read More »

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5 per cent of over 60s choosing to migrate

DENVER: Over 60s migration has now reached 5 percent of the population.

A survey completed this week identified the core reason for the growth of this phenomenon. Read More »

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Granny flat resurgence response to tightening incomes and growing costs

HOUSTON: The trend to multigenerational living is being driven by tightening incomes and growing costs.

The name given to this form of housing may be changing from the dated “granny flat” epithet to more palatable euphemisms (garden suites) but the driver is very different. Read More »

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