Proposed $4.1 trillion budget has several senior housing and care provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2016
President Barack Obama has released his $4.1 trillion federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2017, and it contains several provisions related to senior housing and care.
Floating an alternative to assisted living
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
For bargain-hunting seniors in reasonably good health, cruise ships may be a more affordable housing option than assisted living communities. So claims a recent article in USA Today.
Assisted suicide expands
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While assisted suicide remains highly controversial, it appears that more states are inclined to make the option legal for those beset by terminal conditions.
Assisted living occupancy hits record low of 85.7%, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2018
Assisted living occupancy reached a record low in the first quarter of 2018, according to data released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Assisted living owner to pay residents $3.35 million to close building
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building will pay its five remaining residents $533,333 each to vacate the premises by Aug. 31 and also will pay the estates of 11 former residents.