Archive for January, 2010

Increasing Baby Boomer Drug Abuse May Lead To Shortage Of Treatment Centers

According to a new report, the need for substance abuse treatment among Americans over age 50 projected to double by 2020.  A new study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that the aging of the baby boom generation is resulting in a dramatic increase in levels of illicit drug [...]

Smith Crossing Announces $35 Million Addition To Existing CCRC

Smith Crossing, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Orland Park, Illinois, announced plans to build a $35 million addition that will add 200,000 square-feet and convert 16 existing memory care suites that will be converted to skilled nursing care rooms.  Currently Smith Crossing has 175 residences with 87 apartments and 10 free- standing villas [...]

Ventas Announces Preliminary Results Showing Strong Cash Flow and Occupancy Trends

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) announced last week its preliminary normalized Funds From Operations (“FFO”) results for the year ended December 31, 2009. The results were referenced by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Debra A. Cafaro at the Jefferies 2010 Global Healthcare Services Conference in New York.  The Company said it [...]

Environments For Aging.10 Teams With Partners In Health For Help Haiti

Vendome Group, publishers of Long-Term Living magazine and producers of the Environments for Aging.10 Conference, is teaming up with Partners In Health to help with the relief efforts in Haiti. The partnership is designed so that for every attendee registering for the 2010 Environments for Aging Conference from now until the start of the show, [...]

Windsong Properties Receives 2009 Livable Communities “Special Recognition” Honor

Windsong Properties Receives 2009 Livable Communities “Special Recognition” Honor

Windsong Properties, an active adult courtyard homebuilder based in Atlanta, Georgia, was awarded a distinguished Livable Communities “special recognition” honor for its Somerset community in Woodstock by the AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on January 19, 2010 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.  The homes built by Windsong Properties [...]

Care Investment Trust Inc. Announces Stockholder Approval of Plan of Liquidation

Care Investment Trust Inc. (NYSE: CRE) ("Care" or the "Company"), a real estate investment and finance company formed to invest in healthcare-related real estate and commercial mortgage debt, announced on Thursday that its Plan of Liquidation (the "Plan"), previously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on December 10, 2009, was approved by its stockholders [...]

Horst Construction Announces 9th Annual Senior Living Conference

Horst Construction announced its 9th annual senior living conference entitled "The New Normal: Navigating Today’s Dynamic Senior Environment" that will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA.  The conference will offer learning and networking opportunities for senior living leaders and executives in the mid-Atlantic region.

Movers and Shakers: People and Positions For Week Ending January 29, 2010

Movers and Shakers: People and Positions For Week Ending January 29, 2010

Latest version of SHN’s movers and shakers…..got an announcement, email us at movers-shakers@seniorhousingnews.com.  Check out our newest job opportunities in the Senior Housing Jobs section.

Long Term Care Calculator

Long term care is needed by those who can't perform the basic tasks required to take care of themselves. This can include people suffering from a debilitating illness or chronic injury. The need for long term care can arise unexpectedly, often creating a large financial burden. This calculator can help you determine if you are [...]
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