March 13, 2019
Industry veteran Mel Gamzon discusses how senior housing has changed over the years, why health and wellness is a big topic and the challenges the sector is facing.
Mel Gamzon, principal at Miami-based Senior Housing Global Advisors, has spent 40 years in the senior housing industry. He shares his thoughts on how the industry has changed over the years and the new trends shaping the future of the sector. Among the trends: an increased focus on health and wellness amenities and upgraded technology.
In January, a report from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care found that though the increase in occupancy over the third quarter of 2018 was small, it marked the first time in three years that senior housing demand matched supply.