Beth Burnham Mace, chief economist for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, explains the potential broad effects of the United Kingdom decision to leave the European Union and how...
What Fed rate hike means for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 16, 2015
The Federal Reserve’s decision to increase its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2008 will have positive and negative effects on the seniors housing sector, Beth Mace, chief economist...
Senior living oversupply means $20 billion in capital not earning returns: NIC speakers
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2017
Oversupply in senior living means that almost $20 billion in capital is not earning returns in the marketplace, two speakers told those attending a Tuesday afternoon session at the National Investment...
‘Replace denial with proposal’ on long-term care, House committee told
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2019
Congress must “replace denial with a detailed, bipartisan legislative proposal on long-term care” to address the needs of a growing older population facing high costs for healthcare and housing, Robert...
Gingrich: Look to alternatives to immigration for workforce solutions
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2017
Immigration isn’t the answer to senior living’s workforce challenges, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told those attending Wednesday’s opening general session of the National...
Active adult communities growing in demand for many reasons: panelists
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2021
HOUSTON—As operators wrestle with determining a firm definition of active adult housing and related questions, the sector is experiencing growth in development and resident demand, said panelists participating...
NIC: Labor issues critical to senior living market assessment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 25, 2019
Labor issues are critical considerations for senior living operators and developers when assessing markets, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Chief Economist Beth Burnham Mace told...
The secret to reaching potential residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2016
Ten thousand Americans turn 65 every day, and if the senior living industry wants to attract them sooner rather than later, communities need to start doing things differently, Cornerstone Affiliates President...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
‘Plain vanilla’ senior living still won’t do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living turns 20, Bob Kramer discusses how operators must customize and personalize their offerings to attract and keep residents.