While aging in place is one of the main desires for individuals in their retirement years, it presents some challenges for the...
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Report: 18 states make eldercare policy changes
Since January 2012, 18 states have undergone state-assisted regulatory policy changes for eldercare communities. Of those states, nine have made major changes, according to...
Report: 1.47 million elderly households in “worst-case” situations in 2011
Previously on this blog, we’ve reported on how the rising number of Americans reaching the age of 65 has increased demand for assisted living communities in the U.S....
Breaking the old line of thinking in assisted living communities
One of the main struggles for assisted living communities when it comes to attracting new residents is overcoming the public's preexisting notions of what it's like...
Increased demand and decreases in funds necessitate innovation in senior housing industry
Owners and managers of assisted living facilities and retirement communities across the country are acutely aware that the industry has faced a series of challenges in...
Independa named one of ‘Top 10 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors’
In its spring 2012 publication Senior Care Products released a list of the "Top 10 Assistive Technology Devices for Seniors," which ranked Independa...
