Despite the ominous forecasts and dire warnings about the increasing seniors population and the burden that will place on social services we don’t hear much about practical solutions to deal with this challenge. Given the fact life expectancy has been steadily increasing, we have to accept there is a crisis looming that will impact not only pensions, health and (more…)
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Seniors and Looming Housing Crisis
Posted in Affordable housing, Baby boomers, Housing waiting list, Income inequality, Low income seniors, Mixed-use housing, Pensions, Rent-geared-to-income, Seniors housing, Subsidized housing, tagged Affordable housing, Granny Flats, Housing waiting lists, Income inequality, Rent-Geared-Income, Seniors housing, Subsidized housing on November 27, 2009| 18 Comments »
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