Tag: youth retirement homes
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Youth Retirement Homes: Fad or Future Industry in China and Malaysia?
Introduction: A new housing idea post-pandemic Beyond traditional retirement communities, a novel concept has emerged in Asia: ‘youth retirement homes.’ Reported in both China and Malaysia after the Covid-19 era, these facilities promise social integration, cross-generational interaction, and new economic models for elder care. But is this a sustainable industry with long-term demand, or simply…
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China’s Youth Retirement Homes: Emerging Industry or Fad?
Introduction: A Novel Concept in Care and Housing Post-pandemic shifts in work, family dynamics, and urban living have sparked a new debate about how societies care for their people at different life stages. In China, and more recently in Malaysia, a new model of housing and care has emerged: youth retirement homes. These facilities, marketed…
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Youth Retirement Homes: A Fad or an Emerging Industry in China and Malaysia
Introduction: A new twist on aging and work In the wake of demographic shifts, economic pressures, and evolving attitudes toward work and care, a curious trend has emerged: youth retirement homes. These facilities, designed to house younger adults who choose to live and work in a purpose-built environment that emphasizes care, community, and flexible employment,…