Aspects to consider when designing residences for independent senior living
There are many things to look out for when building for senior folk
Designing for independent senior living
Design for independent senior living has not seen much demand for now, as there has not been much awareness on such a concept, says Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) deputy president Ooi Boon Seong.
‘Age in place’ should have a more stringent definition
Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: To target the seniors and to provide age-in-place amenities in the true sense, the development has to provide for all aspects of senior living, such as independent, assisted and full care
Current deterrents to the development of retirement villages
Jones Lang Wootton executive director Malathi Thevendran: The additional commitment could result in higher risks and more uncertainties from the perspective of developers. Some developers are reluctant to undertake unknown ventures as there are other forms of developments that could be less risky and more profitable.
For retirement villages to work
With greater awareness about independent and active living in the golden years, more people are beginning to plan for their retirement days, starting with homes that facilitate limited mobility and with more immediate accessibility to medical care.
Where do you wish to be this time next year?
Japan and Europe are the popular choices for the respondents of EdgeProp.my year-end poll 2020
Where were you this time last year? Where do you wish to be now?
Here are the places the respondents of EdgeProp.my year-end poll 2020 were at last year and their planned vacation destinations for this year, which of course have been all postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Lessons you have learned in 2020
Adapt and evolve are the keys to deal with the new normal
Describe 2020 in one word. Why?
Some see opportunities behind the crisis while some are cautious of current conditions, but “resistance” is definitely not the word to describe 2020.
