Seniors Paying Pensions for Housing | Barbados News

Seniors at Odle’s Glen may soon be asked to pay up to 35% of their pensions to help cover housing costs — a model already used at Vauxhall Senior Citizens Village — as part of a major government-backed initiative to build four new healthcare hubs, including this senior village, set for completion by 2029. Designed with private cottages and flexible services, the community will prioritize independence, offering home care and companionship rather than 24/7 staffing. The first phase — a daycare center — is nearly done, followed by roads, pathways, and 27 cottages tailored to Barbadian seniors’ preference for privacy. Services will evolve with residents’ needs, blending community care, rehab, and contracted nursing support to create a responsive, supportive environment that honors both autonomy and aging gracefully. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e31d15dc96b2eb70