Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
60% of older owners of cellphones use them while driving
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2017
It’s not just your residents’ adult children and grandchildren. Sixty percent of drivers aged more than 65 years with cellphones said they talked on them while driving in a recent survey.
20% of long-term care insurance claims begin in assisted living, association says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2018
The finding dispels myths that such insurance is used only for nursing home care, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.
CDC report details characteristics of assisted living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2016
A new report details ADL assistance needed and other characteristics of residents of assisted living and similar residential communities.
Ventas: ‘Optimism remains’ about senior housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2019
Ventas executives said Friday that they have high expectations for performance in the real estate investment trust’s U.S. senior living portfolio over the next five years, although they don’t expect...
Provider groups oppose Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal ACA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Two national organizations representing senior living operators came out against the Graham-Cassidy bill Tuesday. The legislation, which is expected to be voted on next week in the Senate, would repeal...
Redesign of senior living forced by pandemic’s effects on residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 14, 2023
A new resource guide aims to use lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to help interior designers consider the health and well-being of residents in their senior living community projects.
Gerald Hamilton new leader of NCAL Board of Directors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2021
Gerald Hamilton, owner of BeeHive Homes of Albuquerque in New Mexico has been named chair of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 term. Hamilton also will serve...
No bones about it: Baseball player is a fan of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2016
When some residents from The Piper attend a game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark this Saturday, they’ll be supporting one of their fellow residents. Kansas City T-Bones pitcher Casey Barnes has moved...
Overcoming objections
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2015
When it comes to bathing residents with special needs, many long-term care facilities find themselves in a slippery situation.