Collaboration and social interactions help extend memory, study finds
Aug 31, 2011
A collaborative approach in social interactions could be a key to memory retention and independent living later in life, new research reveals.
Assisted living, independent living occupancy rises slightly, new report says
Sep 28, 2010
Occupancy in the assisted living and independent living sectors has leveled off in the past year after steadily declining since the early part of 2007, according to a soon-to-be-released report from the...
New report pegs cost of skilled nursing care at $90,000 per year
Aug 13, 2010
A new report from independent living consultant Univita Health finds that the national average annual cost for care in a private room at a Medicare-certified nursing home is slightly more than $90,000.
Independent living communities sweeten deals for potential residents
Jul 06, 2010
While the economy may be picking up, independent living companies are still feeling the effects of lower occupancy. As a result, many are offering deals to potential residents, according to a news report.
Strive to integrate assisted living into care continuum at retirement communities
By
Robert C. Pfauth
Feb 16, 2010
There should be a seamless transition between levels of care in continuing care retirement communities.
Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care
By
John Derr
Oct 21, 2009
Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.
Financial crisis hurting seniors housing market, NIC reports
Jan 28, 2009
Loan performance and capitalization rates in the senior housing sector are beginning to feel the pinch of the nation’s credit crunch, according to a new market analysis released Tuesday by the National...
Housing crisis hitting seniors, assisted living providers
Nov 25, 2008
Seniors who can’t sell their homes due to the housing and financial crises are feeling trapped because they cannot afford to move into assisted living or retirement communities, according to a news...
Researchers show how Florida vision law keeps seniors over 80 safe on the roads
Nov 14, 2008
A Florida law requiring all seniors over 80 to pass a vision test before renewing their driver’s license may have lead to a reduction in traffic-related fatalities among that age group. New study...
Wall Street bailout shouldn’t be a mulligan
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2008
As this is being written, Congress is under pressure to immediately pass an unprecedented financial bailout plan for financial firms. These companies have been on a years-long real estate binge. The i-bankers...