What we want: Future-proofing retirement housing in England Publication Date: 18 February 2021 Retirement communities – housing designed specifically with emerging care needs in mind – are one solution for addressing important issues around housing and care in later life. Yet only 0.7% of people aged 65+ in the UK live in specific housing-with-care models.Continue reading “Major increase in retirement communities needed to keep up with ageing population”
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Clear demand for housing and care options
Source Laing Buisson News: Clear demand for housing and care options, says ARCO – LaingBuisson News Nine in ten people want to see the government widen housing options for older people, with almost three-quarters interested in an alternative to a care home if they need support. More than half of older people are interested inContinue reading “Clear demand for housing and care options”
What is a Retirement Community?
Care homes, retirement property and elderly home care – UK
This site is run by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). It provides comprehensive, impartial information to help people make plans for later life.
Too Little, Too Late? Housing for An Ageing Population
Too Little, Too Late? Housing for An Ageing Population – Resource Library – Resources – Housing LIN This report by the CASS Business School and Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation was commissioned by ARCO and advocates a holistic policy agenda including a national plan and a key role for local authorities and healthContinue reading “Too Little, Too Late? Housing for An Ageing Population”
A design for later life – senior living and intergenerational communities – Blogs – Housing LIN …intergenerational community concept presents a layered urban community, focused around a hub for social, wellbeing and economic interaction. Residents of all housing types have access to a wealth of shared facilities; including market and event spaces, a library, asContinue reading
UK needs a ‘world class’ housing with care system, says ARCO
Older people ‘A home for life’: extra-care housing helps older people stay independent Retirement communities attract quality staff and offer savings for NHS and social care budgets David Brindle Tue 19 Nov 2019