Seniors and housing: a model in need of reinvention
(Français) Le vieillissement de la population n’est pas un phénomène nouveau. Mais l’augmentation de l’espérance de vie en bonne santé et l’arrivée massive des baby-boomers à la retraite accélèrent fortement le phénomène. Pour preuve, il y a en France depuis 2015 plus de +65 ans que de -18 ans ! Et en 2030, un français sur 3 aura +60 ans. Qui sont les seniors ? Quels sont leurs besoins et attentes ? Quelles implications sur les offres d’habitat ? Découvrez ci-dessous quelques éléments de réponse.
Cahier de tendances : Bien vieillir chez soi
Quels sont les besoins et attentes de la génération du baby-boom, arrivant à la retraite ? Comment adresser des fragilités à la fois multiples et spécifiques ? Comment l’habitat peut-il favoriser la prévention, anticiper les ruptures dans le parcours de vie ?
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