HAPPI Hour recording - Independence Day: A look at independent living

This week, we were delighted to be joined by the chair of the Government’s recently appointed Older People’s Housing Task Force, Professor Julienne Meyer, who shared the importance of independent matters and how the work of the Task Force will seek to promote a range of solutions to boost the housing options of older people in later life.

We also welcomed Brad Chase, Associate Principal at Arcadis Architects (Canada), who provided an international perspective on later living with particular reference to the design evolution of Parkland Bedford Square, Shannex's multi-phase ‘senior living’ master-planned development located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, targeted for completion in 2025.

Watch the recording and find out:

• What is the scope of the Older People’s Housing Task Force and when is it due to report?
• How to design a campus-of-care (or integrated retirement community) for an ageing population that is inclusive?
• What makes ‘Seniors’ Housing work in Canada?
• Most older people want to stay in their communities and not be isolated, does a campus-of-care isolate older people from the greater community?