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1. THE BEGINNING
This innovation initially came to life when…
My life purpose became apparent during a personal development goal setting session. Many seniors are living alone and close to the poverty line on the pension. I want to build and offer an alternative to the normal retirement village which is affordable and inclusive.
2. WHAT & HOW
The purpose of this innovation is to…
…offering a low cost option with a high quality of life alternative. Every able body can contribute and have an amazing social engagement level. Including communal gardening, cooking and socialising.
It does this by…
…instead of being isolated they will have a close community when they need it most and a supervision level which will identify when higher care is required.
3. PURPOSE & BENEFITS
This innovation improves on what came before because…
Affordable housing. Freedom to travel. Small community engagement. Safety, security, friendships, contribution.
Its various benefits to the customer/end-user include…
I haven’t seen anything else similar outside a caravan park situation. Retirement homes are often cost prohibitive forcing elderly to stay in their homes alone.
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
In the past, this problem was solved by…
Retirement homes, nursing homes, caravan parks.
5. TARGET MARKET
It is made for…
Over 65, able bodied individuals or couples.
It is available for sale through…
Not yet determined although social contact through other services like Red Cross senior communication may assist.
Our marketing strategy is to…
Word of mouth and local media and fundraising campaigns.
FINE PRINT: This SMART 100 profile and the information it contains is a duplication of content submitted by the applicant during the entry process. As a function of entry, applicants were required to declare that all details are factually correct, do not infringe on another’s intellectual property and are not unlawful, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Some profiles have been edited for reasons of space and clarity.
Maven Judge Vote: – Low Cost Seniors Housing Community – SMART 100 2018
(Please note – The form below is for judging purposes only and is restricted to the public)
