Thursday, November 27, 2014

Housing for Seniors

Survey Says:  Aging in place is the demographic of choice.  Boomers are simply hanging on longer in their own homes refusing to downsize as expected.


Housing for Older Canadians — The Definitive Guide to the Over-55 Market” was developed to address the housing needs of Canadians aged 55 and older and is intended for those developing seniors' housing, including both for-profit developers and organizations interested in sponsoring housing projects for seniors.  Find out more about this active and mobile demographic, a group that is demanding in their expectations, looking to live independently and interested in "aging in place".
Volume 1 — Understanding the Market
The first volume provides a broad overview of the seniors market in Canada and of trends in seniors' housing arrangements, incomes, and retirement.
Volume 2 — Responding to the Market
The second volume provides information on market factors to consider and analyze when contemplating a new housing development targeted to older Canadians.
Volume 3 — Planning the Project
The third volume contains detailed information on planning and developing a housing project targeted to older Canadians.
Volume 4 — Designing the Project
The fourth volume provides guidance on the ways in which developers and sponsors of seniors’ housing can accommodate the changing needs of people 55 and over through appropriate design of dwellings and communities.
Volume 5 — Services and Amenities
The fifth volume reviews the principles for providing services and amenities within housing developments, as well as the range of options for partnering with public, or private, sector providers that specialize in the management and/or delivery of services to older Canadians.



The reality is so many tools, devices and designs can make your home very habitable for a very long time, it is worth the investigation..

A Renew your Mortgage representative would be pleased to review credit lines for home improvements to make you more comfortable.




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