Accessible—and Affordable—Housing in Short Supply as Boomers Move into Retirement
It’s no secret that U.S. population is getting older. In fact, the number of people aged 65 and older is expected to increase from 48 million to 79 million over the next 20 years. What’s missing, according to a report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, is sufficient supply of accessible and affordable housing.
And that could be bad news for a lot of older Americans.
Fortunately, there are steps we can take to help ensure that our homes meet our needs, today, and in the future. It’s a concept known as aging in place, and it’s all about helping older adults remain in their homes for as long as possible. [Read more…]
