NEW YORK: The major reason why city apartment living has failed to win a significant slice of the over 50s market, is that almost all the product being built is simply not appealing to people in their 50s, 60s or 70s.
Size is an issue; Read More »
Boomers increasingly committing to forever staying at home
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Seniors co-housing communities study published
NEW YORK: A detailed study of seniors co-housing communities has been published.
The report examines the notion of co-housing, looks at worldwide co-housing communities and assesses the potential for future co-housing communities. Read More »
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Optimism for seniors housing needs to be tempered
CHICAGO: The current optimism over the long term upwards trend in the demand for Over 50s Housing, is misplaced.
Generational change (the oldest Boomer is closing in on 70) is bringing significant changes in attitude to traditional Over 70s Housing. Read More »
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Constant care standards infractions driving demand for surveillance cameras
SEATTLE: Constant care infractions are driving the demand for video and audio surveillance devices within residents rooms.
But the call is vehemently opposed by the ‘right to privacy’ lobby.
A middle group remains unconvinced that monitoring would Read More »
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