New Delhi, April 30 -- For the longest time, the conversation around senior housing in India was hushed. To move out of the family home was often seen as a failure of the traditional support system. But today, a new generation of silver citizens is rewriting that script. Empowered, financially independent and globally connected, they aren't looking for a place to just grow old in. They are looking for a place where they can live well.

To cater to the demands of this cohort, the options that have come up are beyond the basic facilities of the past. The choice is between two distinct philosophies - Independent Living and Assisted Living. Based on how you see yourself ageing, and what your bank balance can allow, India's ageing population i...