Active living trend expected to stick around

Older adults are demanding more from their long-term living environments than just a place to live, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website


Older adults are demanding more from their long-term living environments than just a place to live, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. Seniors are looking for activities, amenities and design features that support life-long learning, community engagement and modern conveniences, the article said.

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August 1, 2014


Topic Area: Architecture


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