Category: Senior Housing News
8 States With The Most Affordable Assisted Living and Healthcare
We hear a lot about the affordability of assisted living, but what about hospital costs? New data on hospital costs released by the government reveals wild variations in price for the same medical procedure by hospitals located within blocks of each other. When it comes to researching the most affordable locations for retirement, one of…
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Getting the Word Out: An Interview with the Alzheimer’s Association
Our interview with a Care Manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan showcases some of the most important issues in raising Alzheimer’s awareness. For all the progress we’ve made in the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we’ve still got a long way to go. One of the hurdles, according to Kate Williams, LMSW,…
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Announcing SeniorAdvisor.com
In response to customer demand for a place to share senior care reviews, critical insights and the perspectives of other senior care searchers, A Place for Mom has created a new online community, SeniorAdvisor.com. Launching with more than 17,000 candid consumer reviews and ratings of senior care services, SeniorAdvisor.com’s goal of connecting searchers is community-inspired….
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Architectural Innovation in Assisted Living Design: ALFA Winners
Design meets functionality. This is ever so important when it comes to building assisted living and memory care communities. Accommodating health issues including handicap accessibility, managing wandering tendencies associated with Alzheimer’s and incorporating the many needed facilities—all while creating a desirable ambiance—are all factors that go in to successful senior living. The annual Senior Living By…
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5 Ways to Break the Rules of Retirement Planning
We all want our loved ones to be financially stable in retirement. But some of the conventional wisdom about retirement planning could be just plain wrong. There’s no shortage of articles touting the “rules” for guaranteeing a perfect retirement. But as the ins and outs of financial planning become increasingly complex, it might not be…
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How is the Green House Project Different From the Eden Alternative?
A new model for long-term care, that resembles the Eden Alternative from the 90s, moves away from the institutional nursing home tradition and towards autonomy, dignity and well-being. If you haven’t yet heard of the Green House Project or Eden Alternative, chances are you will soon. Thanks to funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,…
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How Music Improves Quality of Life for Senior Housing Residents
A Seattle jazz drumming pioneer, George Griffin, is bringing the joys and health benefits of music to fellow senior housing residents in Rainier Valley. George Griffin has spent a lifetime drumming, from his childhood years pounding on cardboard boxes to his successful career as a jazz drummer, opening for such legendary names as John Coltrane…
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America’s Richest Retirees Prefer Seattle Over Florida
The wealthiest retirees in the U.S. favor waterside homes, country settings and plenty of space, whether they live in rainy Seattle or sunny Florida. When older Americans retire, they tend to look for communities with a particular slate of characteristics—convenient medical services and senior-friendly leisure activities, for instance. It’s common knowledge that places like Florida…
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Senior Living: Week in Review August 20th
Get the latest news, trends and tips in senior living for the week of August 20th… Interesting news this week shows that some people may be immune to dementia. Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found evidence that natural resistance to dementia may run within families. Elderly people who have high levels of…
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New Study Ranks Best Cities for Senior Living
A non-partisan think tank has ranked the best cities for successful aging, for adults age 65 to 79 as well as seniors age 80 and up. How does your city measure up? Though there are quite a few lists out there of “best places to retire,” a new study by the Milken Institute is ranking…
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