Melissa Magee attended the ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators) annual conference #whatnext2023. The conference ran with the title ‘Rising to the challenge: Meeting the Housing & Care needs of an ageing population‘. The topics covered by speakers and during networking consolidated our thoughts on how the provision of appropriate home environments for retirement living is a positive force in helping people to remain healthier, physically and mentally, for longer. Feeling energised by all the knowledge and support in the room!