39% of adults in their 70s view Social Security as ‘a lifeline’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 21, 2020
Thirty-nine percent of respondents to a new survey who were aged 70 to 79 said they plan to rely on Social Security in retirement “a lot, as a lifeline to keep me afloat,” suggesting both challenges...
‘It’s unconscionable’ — Report shows disconnect between housing needs and market,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2019
A new report on housing in the United States shows a disconnect between the needs of the population and the housing market that is supposed to serve them, according to one housing policy expert.
Collaboration key to financing affordable housing plus services for now, report concludes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 12, 2019
Collaboration between housing providers and Medicare managed care plans, including plans for dually eligible beneficiaries, is the most feasible way in the short term to finance affordable housing plus...
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
Report is ‘call to action’ to change course on housing for seniors, LeadingAge says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2018
A report issued Wednesday about housing for older adults in the United States is a “call to action” for policymakers and senior housing and services providers, LeadingAge Vice President of Housing...
Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that...
Dr. Bill Thomas’ tiny house prototype now available for rent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2018
The prototype of a tiny house introduced about a year ago by Dr. Bill Thomas is now available for rent through AirBnB for those who would like to try it out.
First ‘LGBT-affirming’ senior housing community opens in San Diego
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2018
The grand opening for San Diego’s first “LGBT-affirming” senior housing community, North Park Seniors, was Friday.
Federal departments should collaborate to serve affordable seniors housing residents, GAO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban should include the Department of Agriculture in collaborations involving housing and health services for older adults...
Rent reforms proposed Wednesday by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson “would immediately impact seniors” living in subsidized housing if passed, despite assertions to the contrary...