Category: Senior Living Trends
Aging in Place: Senior Living and Universal Design
Architecture for seniors doesn’t have to be sterile. The latest movement in multigenerational housing, universal design, promises appeal AND accessibility. As baby boomers age—and watch their parents contend with the complexities of senior housing—the concept of aging in place becomes ever more appealing. In fact, according to an AARP survey, as many as 90 percent…
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Tips for Taking Caregiver Vacations: Respite Care
Caregivers can use respite services to help themselves avoid becoming exhausted and overwhelmed by their most difficult task. If you speak with any family caregiver you will quickly learn how hard it can be to care for a loved one full-time. Whether you’re caring for a spirited but wheelchair–bound 90 year-old parent or a spouse…
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Senior Living Heroes of 2013
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2013 ALFA Hero Awards This week senior executives from around the world are gathering at the ALFA 2013 Conference & Expo in Charlotte, NC. The conference is a four day event featuring educational workshops and networking events for industry professionals. This year’s theme is: Inspire Passion. Lead Change. Create…
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The Influence of Mothers on Our Lives
A Place for Mom’s annual Mother’s Day survey asked readers to reflect how their mothers have shaped them and how their relationship has changed over time. Readers also contributed practical advice and life-lessons that they learned from their mothers. Some of the overarching themes of reader’s impressions of their mothers emerge in this graphic built…
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Celebrities and their Mothers
“I get my sense of humor from my mom.” – Tina Fey With Mother’s Day approaching, we’re highlighting the profound and lasting influence that mothers have on their children. We collected some great quotes from celebrities who shared their mother’s best advice and how their mothers helped make them who they are today. “My mom…
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Why Senior Student Loan Debt Is More Complicated
With more sources of debt and fewer repayment options, seniors are now the fastest-growing age group for student loan debt. We’ve all heard about the dire straits today’s college students face upon graduation: tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt that they may never be able to fully repay. But what about senior…
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Assisted Living and Hospice Care: Easing End of Life Transitions
Assisted living communities are increasingly conducive aging-in-place. Working in tandem with hospice care, communities are often able to accommodate residents through end-of-life. Many assisted living communities espouse a philosophy called “aging-in-place,” meaning that residents receive increasing levels of care without having to leave the community. Aging in place allows residents to stay in their community for as…
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Congratulations to Senior Living Hero Sarah Snavely
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award honors “extraordinary individuals who serve older adults in senior living communities” across America. Congratulations to Sarah Snavely, Activities Assistant at IntegraCare at The Woods at Cedar Run in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We’ll add more information about Sarah and her outstanding work soon. You can view other…
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Vote For Your Favorite TV Moms
In honor of Mother’s Day 2013, A Place for Mom is paying tribute to all the wonderful moms out there. We’re sponsoring a sweepstakes for your chance to win a $100 spa gift card. Every mom has her own charm. That unique imprint she makes on her children, whether they like it or not. In…
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How to Use Long-Term Care Insurance for Assisted Living
Just because your loved one’s long-term care insurance covers nursing care doesn’t mean it will cover assisted living or memory care. Find out what to look for in an effective LTCI policy so you don’t get caught out when it’s time to shop for care. Long-term care insurance is a tricky topic—do just a little…
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