Retirement used to last less than 20 years on average for Americans, but new projections are forecasting a much lengthier time period—up to 30 years for some Americans. With the expanded time frame, the aging population will need to adjust their long-term financial plans accordingly so it can continue to fund housing and health care […]
Nurse preceptors can provide a strong transition between theory and practice when implementing new high-impact projects in the senior long-term care sector, says American HealthTech in a long-term care change management publication. The publication emphasizes the benefits of using preceptors to train other employees on new technology and offers a guide that helps in the […]
Incorporating regular strength and balance training exercises into seniors’ daily activities can reduce the occurrence of falls by 31%, finds a study by the BMJ Group, a medical information and resource company. The study looks at seniors using the Lifestyle integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) as a strength building program for 12 months. The program incorporates […]
Banner Hospice, a nonprofit health care system based in Arizona, is set to open a new inpatient hospice program this fall at Sun Health’s Grandview Care Center in Sun City West, Ariz., after the companies came to an agreement announced last week. The inpatient hospice unit will use leased space to provide 12 private rooms and […]
Reaching out to aging Americans early—as early as their 60s—and offering amenities that promote an active lifestyle could help continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) attract seniors and then keep them as residents for the duration of their retirement, according to a new study by a mature market research firm. Access to technology and the availability […]
The average monthly cost for assisted living has risen 5%, which might drive some seniors to consider other, more economical options when it comes to long-term care, according to the 2012 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) Sourcebook. Assisted living costs an average of $3,350, reports the association, but despite the increase, more people have […]
As Japan’s population experiences higher life expectancy and decreased birthrates, the country’s government is turning to “service robots” to alleviate the country’s lack of manpower and help elderly with daily tasks, according to a Huffington Post blog article. With a robot that converts from a bed to a wheelchair upon command and another that assists […]
The number of older people who have high incomes has increased substantially in the past 30 years, but many seniors are still very burdened by housing costs and less than a quarter live in long-term care or community settings, according to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics. The study, Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of […]
Louisville, Ky. will soon be home to an eight-story building dedicated to the creation new of healthcare products and research on the aging population, the New York Times reports. The building, located in the city’s Nucleus Innovation Park, is expected to serve as an “incubator” for innovative health ideas by including an exhibition hall dedicated […]
Construction: Planned Vi Looking to Spend $5.1 on Illinois Retirement Community Expansion CC-Lake Inc., a licensee of Vi Living, is looking to expand an Illinois retirement community, Vi at the Glen, in a $5.1 million project, according to an application filed last week with the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The project would […]
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