Most eyes on Washington may be focused on healthcare reform, but advocates for seniors and seniors housing ensured that affordable housing received some attention, too, on Tuesday, holding a rally in Upper...
COVID-19 may force positive changes, improved outcomes in senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 21, 2020
Over the past decade, design trends have been pushing a more progressive, upbeat vision of senior living, one that encourages more independence and social connectivity. Yet the deadly impact of the coronavirus...
Harmony Senior Housing tackles affordable housing need with ‘flagship’ $30 million project
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 29, 2023
Harmony Senior Housing, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, has launched a $30 million plan to bring affordable senior housing to Reading, PA, in a “flagship” effort that may be expanded to additional areas and...
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...
Government awards $51.6 million for senior housing construction, service delivery
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2020
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday announced awards of more than $51.6 million to a total of 18 nonprofit organizations to finance affordable senior housing construction, provide...
Expanding support for affordable senior housing part of presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar’s plans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2020
Expanding support for affordable senior housing is one of the actions Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election, said she would take in her...
We all share responsibility to support older adults adequately
By
Marta Hill Gray
Apr 25, 2024
We all share the responsibility to support older adults adequately. If we do, our entire country will benefit.
More news for Monday, Jan. 14
Jan 14, 2019
Elderly affordable housing residents “particularly at risk” during federal government shutdown … State officials may push for “granny cams” in long-term care facilities after comatose woman is...
Another upscale senior living story? That is so rich!
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2018
With apologies to the Beatles, I read the news today. Oh boy.
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 01, 2022
California study holds lessons for middle-market providers nationwide: NIC … Linking affordable housing, services helps low-income older adults remain in communities: AARP … Memory care caregiver convicted...