Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa October/ November 2019 | Page 60

RETIREMENT
Rapidly evolving
retirement Industry
Preparing for the future of retirement villages
BY ALYSSON WATT
Retirement villages in South Africa have to evolve
to keep up with a changing industry. A new
generation of retirees, with unique demands, has
already started changing the face of retirement
villages. Outdated old-age homes need to adapt
the services they offer, frail care options and eco-
friendly designs to remain competitive.
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