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New research has shown the aged care provider Warrigal that sustainable design affects residents' wellbeing, as well as its bottom line

It's something none of us like to think about. Aged care is a service many people benefit from, although most of us shudder at the thought of leaving the comfort of home during the last stages of our lives.

Yet given our ageing population, it's a sector that is in increased demand - and struggling to keep up. According to the recently released 2016 Residential Aged Care Sustainability Review from the global tax advisory firm RSM, projections show the need for aged care in the next 40 years will rise by 68%. And it suggests that $32.9bn needs to be invested in capital stock over the next decade.