Rochester, NH, Opens New Affordable Apartments for Seniors
This month, people will begin moving into a new 65-unit building of affordable apartments that includes accessibility features and support staff
Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing
Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions
Nonprofit Helping Low-Income Seniors Age in Place Is Honored With National Award
The Aging Gracefully nonprofit was recently honored with a national award and a $100,000 donation for enabling low-income elderly homeowners to safely age in place
Asheville Habitat for Humanity Wins Award for Aging-in-Place Design
The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of the 2023 Best in Accessibility Award in Habitat for Humanity International’s nationwide design contest
Design Considerations for Older Generations Aging in Place
It's never too early to begin thinking about aging in place, and these design tips from Housing Design Matters offer a starting point for older homeowners
Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
Joint Center Releases New Numbers On Aging
The aging population is expected to significantly increase by 2035. By then, more than 800,000 older households will be buying new homes every year.
Affordability And Isolation Remain Difficulties For Aging In Place
The rise in the older American population will mean an increase in people who can’t get around very easily. By 2035, as many as 17…
How Can The Housing Industry Accommodate Seniors?
Older adult communities are becoming more prominent and will serve as one solution for the nation’s rising aging population. But, they…
Unplanned Retirement Communities Will Become More Common As More Older Adults Age In Place
Smaller, less-dense cities will need to accommodate seniors who stay put
How The Rising Aging Population Will Impact Housing
As the 65 and older population increases to one-fifth the population by 2035, builders and the real estate industry will have to adapt…
Aging in a New Age: Innovative Models for Senior Housing
Surfing an oncoming grey wave means embracing innovative models to meet market demand
Best Home Renovations That Accommodate Aging In Place
Older homeowners will be thankful that they put in grab bars and lever handles before they absolutely need them.
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Housing Stock Will Need to Accommodate Those Who Will Age in Place
A recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies noted that by 2035,…
Older Adult Population In The U.S. Will Skyrocket
By 2035, the U.S. population aged 65 and older will increase to 79 million, up from 48 million today. One in five people will be 65 or…
