AGE IN PLACE IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR HOME BY JANINE LEGAL As baby boomers officially become seniors, many begin to look at what “home” will look like for them in the coming years. Aging in place, living safely and independently in one’s own home and community for as long as possible, is often the preference. Home is where the heart is, after all. Fortunately, options and services exist to ensure that older people can remain where they’ve planted roots and created memories.
A s a developer involved in several roles in the industry, and vice-pres- ident of Qualico Communities Winnipeg, Bryan Ward knows about consid- erations for aging in place in communities where clients want to spend their entire lives. He wants people to have opportuni- ties to find and stay in the right home for as long as possible. “With Qualico, we are supported in trying new things — lots of different projects — building relationships in community and partnerships,” he says. Qualico’s largest neighbourhoods are in Winnipeg and include Bison Run in Waverley West and Sage Creek. Ward says there’s an increasing interest in complete communities, which allow res- idents to stay in the neighbourhood they know and love. “We talk about complete community: the idea of creating opportunities to age in place — specifically being able to stay in a commu- nity as you grow older. One of the big needs is housing; making sure communities meet the needs of different ages, older folks, those with mobility issues and other changes,” he says.
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Bryan Ward, vice-president, Qualico Communities
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