Retirement Communities
An American Original
Published on 28. January 2015
294 pages
978-1-135-84938-2 (ISBN)
Description
This insightful book focuses on state-of-the-art retirement communities in the United States today. Experts from the fields of urban planning, architecture, and aging present in-depth profiles of a variety of retirement communities. The changing function and character of retirement communities--resulting from changes in supply and demand, alternate lifestyles, and other environmental needs of an ever-increasing aging population--are explored. The timely discussions in this useful resource offer insights into the relative strengths and weaknesses of various types of retirement communities with respect to the varying needs, abilities, and desires of older people.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
27,28 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-84938-2 (9781135849382)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
01/1984
1st Edition
Routledge
€267.41
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Persons
Michael E Hunt, Allan G Feldt, Robert W. Marans, Kathleen L. Vakalo, leon A. Pastalan
Content
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
The Retirement Community Phenomenon
Retirement New Towns
Retirement Villages
Retirement Subdivisions
Retirement Residences
Continuing Care Retirement Centers
Summary and Conclusions
References
Foreword
Introduction
The Retirement Community Phenomenon
Retirement New Towns
Retirement Villages
Retirement Subdivisions
Retirement Residences
Continuing Care Retirement Centers
Summary and Conclusions
References
