Memory care isn’t a typical offering in age restricted, for sale 55-plus communities. One California-based physician is aiming to change that. Dr. Raj Kalra is forging ahead with the new concept, dubbed Aroha Memory Care. Raj Kalra and Nisha Kalra, a dentist and board certified in lifestyle medicine, are preparing to open a new community […]

Senior Resource Group (SRG) is continuing to expand its memory care operation with an eye toward meeting the demand of its future residents. SRG late last year acquired two communities with memory care neighborhoods and increased the company’s capacity to serve memory care settings at its communities. One of the acquisitions was a life plan […]

In 2025, the big challenge for memory care operators is not necessarily staffing or quality of care – it’s growth. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. is projected to rise to almost 13 million by 2050. No doubt, that growth means big demand for memory care […]

The memory care sector continues to bring new opportunities and create new challenges, with operators looking to improve operations and improve resident care. In 2025, operators see strong demand for senior living as favorable demographic trends persist, but getting communities to have strong occupancy and net operating income is not a guarantee. The cohort of […]

The LiveWell team had a vision to create a unique, co-living dementia care model centered on creating a home-like environment for residents living with cognitive decline. To get there, the company embarked on a multi-year journey to create a new option for people to live their lives to the fullest while seamlessly incorporating resident safety […]

Nonprofit senior living operator Episcopal SeniorLife Communities has formed a partnership with brain health provider Isaac Health to expand its dementia care offerings as the organization continues on its rollout of the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model. The partnership will expand the Rochester, New York-based senior living provider’s reach to serve more […]

In 2025, memory care operators will continue to grapple with the many challenges of evolving dementia care to meet the needs of today’s senior living residents. Many opportunities remain, including demographic-driven demand entering the market as Baby Boomers begin to turn 80 along with the growing need for dementia care as cognitive needs continue to […]

Front Porch Communities and Services is gearing up for continued growth of its senior living business, including by expanding its memory care offerings in 2025 and beyond. In 2022, Front Porch merged with Covia Communities under the Front Porch banner. The Glendale, California-based organization also hired new CEO Sean Kelly, who took over in early […]

By: Sloane Airey It’s still not clear how the incoming administration of President Donald Trump will affect the senior living industry – but memory care experts are optimistic that his aging voter base could mean bipartisan support for Biden-era programs and initiatives. The latest Trump presidency coincides with the country’s largest age cohort – the […]

Nonprofit senior living operator United Church Homes (UCH) will continue to grow its memory care program in 2025 as care coordination plays a crucial role in improving the health of older adults living with dementia. During a panel at the recent WTWH Media Continuum event in Arlington, Virginia, UCH CEO Kenneth Daniel outlined the importance […]