Yacura ended up moving to an apartment 11 years ago; now, 75 per cent of the tenants are seniors. Two years ago, they got together and brought services to them, like lectures, potluck dinners and exercise classes. “I can’t imagine myself moving at this point,” she said. For Yacura, a former business owner, staying in the same place as she gets older gives her a sense of control as well as new friends in the building. She can incorporate activities into her daily routine along with going to grocery stores, banks, and doctors that are in the area.
