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- Housing-with-care enables older people to maintain independence even if they become frail.
- In retirement communities, aging adults live in senior houses, allowing socialization, a key aspect of senior lifestyles.
- Social activities provide further interaction.
- Staging older homes is important to add value for sales.
- Avoid retro colors; use earth tones.
- HUD’s Section 202 program supports properties like Oak Meadows.
- The essentials of nursing homes from this period remain familiar: residents rent a room with meals, care, and support provided communally.
- Sheltered housing has support like emergency alarms.
- It may have laundry, a lounge, garden, and activities.
- Check service charges and pet rules.
- Guidelines support residential environments facilitating independence and interaction for older people, who spend more time at home.
- The government states housing and infrastructure should reflect the growing 65+ demographic.
- Planning authorities should consider older people’s requirements.
