Senior Living Residences (SLR), a Boston-based company providing Alzheimer’s care to New England seniors, has been implementing a cognitively protective diet and nutrition program at its independent and assisted living communities. Following a research-based model of treatment and care and placing a strong emphasis on innovation, SLR is the first assisted living company in the [...]
It’s 5 O’clock somewhere in Michigan, more specifically coming to your nearest CCRC. As Michigan grapples with budget cuts and looks to generate more tax revenues, a bill was introduced that would create a new class of liquor license for senior living facilities. The bill, which stalled on the senate floor, calls to: Include a [...]
FreemanWhite, an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, recently announced the completion of a revitalization construction project for Southminster , a Charlotte, North Carolina continuing care retirement community (CCRC). FreemanWhite added 89 Independent Living units, a wellness center and renovated all the public common areas, the health center and [...]
According to a study in September issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing, relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels in nursing home residents accurately, especially if they are cognitively impaired with illnesses such as dementia or unable to speak. The findings have led experts from The Netherlands to call for [...]
Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), in conjunction with Greystone Communities, Inc., announced the completion of the $4 million land purchase for 11-story The Stayton at Museum Way life care retirement community. The Stayton at Museum Way will be constructed on 2.5 acres of land located at Stayton Street and Museum Way in the Fort Worth, [...]
The reverse mortgage industry endorsed 114,783 of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages during the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2009 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2009, up 2.3% compared to HUD’s 2008 fiscal year. Considering the poor housing market and the decrease in values, the increase in reverse mortgages represents a trend too [...]
KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, is celebrating the announcement that Manuel G. Gonzalez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CAASH and Principal of KTGY Group has been named 2009 SAGE "Person of the Year" by the 50+ Housing Council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California. This prestigious award honors an individual for their commitment, [...]
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) and the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) announced the release of the "2009 NIC/ASHA Seniors Housing Construction Trends Report" at the NIC Annual Conference a few weeks ago in Chicago. The report highlights properties under construction as of March 2009 in the nation’s [...]
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell celebrated with East Austin residents and members of the Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation(CNRC) at a groundbreaking ceremony at the end of September to mark the upcoming construction of the Franklin Gardens Senior Housing, a rental housing facility for low-income elderly persons. The 1.02 acre location will will consist of 21 one-bedroom [...]
