Robson Communities, Inc. recently announced that all new homes will be constructed under Masco Homes Services Inc.’s Environments For Living (EFL) program, which prescribes state-of-the-art requirements for energy efficiency and advanced construction techniques. Robson is a large, privately owned active adult community developer in Arizona and each of its seven unique active adult resort-style communities [...]

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Trying to minimize the costs of care for parents or loved ones?  You might be saving costs but your employer is not.  Employees in the U.S. who are caring for an older relative are more likely to report health problems like depression, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, costing employers an estimated average additional health care [...]

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We are pleased to announce a new feature, Senior Housing News Weekly, which is an email summary of the week’s most popular articles focusing on more consumer content.  The feedback that we’ve received from our consumers and business professionals is that they enjoy our newsletter but don’t need it on a daily basis but would [...]

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new funding opportunity for national public or private non-profit organizations to apply for $10 million in cooperative agreements to help communities decrease smoking and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition.  HHS is seeking national organizations to provide expert guidance to communities, help sustain [...]

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Last week, the US Department of Labor announced new rules that are designed to provide better information on retirement investment accounts for all workers.  The two new rules are designed to enhance retirement security and transparency for the millions of workers covered by 401(k), pension and other retirement arrangements. The announcement was part of the [...]

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Thinking about creating a product specifically for the senior market? According to George Dennis, Founder and CEO of TV Ears, Inc., one of the keys to success in the market is solving a problem and creating a solution. Senior Housing News recently talked with the founder of TV Ears, Inc. that manufactures doctor-recommended TV [...]

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Fashion trends historically start in Europe and make their way to the US…are retirement trends the next trend to jump across the pond?  The list of countries that are examining raising the retirement age or ones that have already raised continues to grow.  Spain recently announced that it has approved a plan to raise the [...]

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Snowbirds and travelling baby boomers share a common problem with other business people…how do you get portable, Internet access at a reasonable price for a small, travelling group?  Some senior travelers maybe tired of hearing “Honey, can I use the Internet yet?” Many are finding it cumbersome to call the cable company or phone [...]

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Snowbirds are migrating more this year than last according to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds this winter.  The association cites a stronger economy, moderate fuel prices, an improving stock market, and a strong Canadian dollar.  Equity LifeStyle Properties, a national chain of RV resorts is reporting a 16.5 percent increase in seasonal [...]

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Governor Charlie Crist recently announced that Florida received a federal grant of more than $2.9 million to assist Florida elders looking to re-enter the workforce. Awarded to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the additional grant funds will immediately address unmet needs for employment and job training among Florida’s low-income older workers age 55 and [...]

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The Legislative Analyst’s Office, a non partisan group in California, released a report that examined costs and benefits of the cuts last year to the state’s home care service for the elderly.  The report found that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s cuts, while painful, were recommended by the LAO and the LAO suggested that the state look [...]

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What’s in store for housing during the next 10 years?  John McIlwain, Senior Resident Fellow at the Urban Land Institute recently released “Housing In America:  The Next Decade”.  The paper looks talks about the consequences of the housing bust such as an increase in renters and a lack of home appreciation in the immediate future.  [...]

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