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@article{183614,
        author = {Dr. Neetika Sharma and Dr. Rajeshree Gokhale and Prof. Manjusha Wadekar and Kalpak Group},
        title = {Care to Commerce: A Study of Assisted Living Facilities in Pune City},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {2292-2301},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183614},
        abstract = {The world's demographic landscape is changing drastically as the aged population is growing at an unprecedented pace. Niti Aayog predicts the number of elderly in India to go up to 319 million by 2050. Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) which provide a combination of housing, personalized care and social engagement, are emerging as a vital solution to meet this need. This study explores the evolving models of ALFs in Pune, addressing the growing demand for senior care needs amid societal changes and urbanization. The research incorporates primary data from ALF residents, facility operators as well as the citizens of Pune to get an insight into the current scenario regarding ALF. With a focus on gerontological and geriatric advancements, the study advocates the need for government support, entrepreneurial innovation, and educational integration to enhance senior care services and develop innovative, sustainable, quality-driven ALF models.},
        keywords = {Assisted Living Facility, Community Engagement, Elderly Care, Entrepreneurship Opportunities, Independent Living.},
        month = {August},
        }