AS DEMAND TO AGE IN PLACE SOARS, SENIOR CITIZENS ARE SEEKING MORE WALKABILITY AND DIVERSE HOUSING TYPES

A TREND THAT ALSO SERVES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES

A 2018 AARP survey that found 76% of Americans age 50 and older prefer to remain in their current residence as long as possible, just 46% feel they will be able to stay in their same home.

The reason for the gap is one of two things – a home too isolated from daily needs, or inadequate to serve their needs.

About one-third surveyed expect their homes to need major modifications to accommodate aging needs.