3 truths in senior living as industry recovers from COVID-19
By
Nora Wiley
May 26, 2020
As we find our “new normal” in the age of the coronavirus, we’ll be faced with a consumer who not only likely took some market-based financial loses but who also has become cautious about...
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.
Covia, Ziegler Link•age Funds to invest, test Dr. Bill Thomas’ Minka as potential middle-market senior...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
A new partnership between nonprofit aging services organization Covia Group and Ziegler Link•age Funds will invest in Minka Homes & Communities, co-founded by Dr. Bill Thomas, to test the model as a...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
Minding the ‘gap’ — New strategies for creating affordable senior living and care facilities
By
Michael D. Binette, AIA, NCARB
Jul 23, 2018
For developers, owners and operators looking to serve moderate- and middle-income retirees, new ideas in affordable senior and assisted living offer compelling lifestyle and care alternatives, while also...
54 percent of middle-income seniors could need housing, care help by 2029, NIC-funded study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2019
Fifty-four percent of the 14.4 million middle-income older adults in 2029 in the United States will lack the financial resources to pay for senior housing and care, and a combination of public and private...