Proposed security deposit caps could devastate senior housing models
By
Ami J. Schnauber
Jun 03, 2019
Legislation being considered in New York state and New York City significantly would cap security deposits for renters — and could portend future actions in other cities and states that will affect senior...
How to define qualifying income, affordability levels when estimating project demand
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 05, 2023
Q. How do I accurately define the appropriate qualifying income/affordability levels in estimating demand for my project? A: The significant growth of the older adult population (specifically, the older...
Resident collaboration may be the key to dynamic dining in senior living
By
Jim Bain
Oct 02, 2017
A combination of resident choice, creativity and committed dining associates can please prospective and current residents who enjoy good food and expect it every day.
How to appropriately and accurately define your primary market area
By
Lynne Moore
Apr 03, 2023
Q: How do I appropriately and accurately define my primary market area? A: In a market feasibility study, one of the first tasks will be to define the primary market area for a senior housing community....
Take time to connect with older people
By
Michael Smith
Dec 18, 2017
Spend some time talking with the older people in your life, and visit them often. They are in your life for a reason.
Stimulate the senses to engage memory care residents
By
Keith A. Myers
Jul 02, 2018
As we continue to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, caregivers and assisted living facilities have been able to create increasingly sophisticated and tailored solutions to help improve...
COVID-19: Code of Ethics is the best map we have right now
By
Tammy Marshall
Mar 26, 2020
In my humble opinion, it will be nurses who see us through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shaping a better future for the human resources function in senior living and care
By
Dean Moore
Mar 25, 2024
The future of human resources may not be what it used to be, but it still could be bright for the right individuals.
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
Taking aim at the CCRC model
By
Daniel Ruth
Nov 11, 2019
Continuing care retirement communities offer peace of mind that often comes with a six- to seven-figure entrance fee. Leadership at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living chose a different path.