As the number of those incarcerated in America increases, so too does the demographic of those in prison who are aging. Aging inmates — defined as starting anywhere from 50 to 65, depending on the state — make up the largest and fastest-growing segment of the American prison population, reports the New York Times in […]
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For consumers, choosing a nursing home for a loved one shouldn’t be a process validated by trial and error, but one guided by a well-informed shopper, reports The New York Times in a blog post. The second of a two-part column on navigating the nursing home search process, the NY Times article published Monday raises awareness for what […]
Though roughly 1.4 million Americans are living in nursing homes today, this segment of senior housing isn’t exactly attractive to the average person, The New York Times writes in a recent article. In fact, nursing homes have developed a bad reputation as “smelly, indifferent places where people go to die,” according to the article, “Nursing Home […]
Shared living arrangements address the desire of some seniors who want to remain in their community, but want the companionship of a roommate, the New York Times reports. Marianne Kilkenny, 64, launched Women for Living in Community more than a decade ago to provide advice to people interested in shared living arrangements. Kilkenny, divorced with […]
More than half of men and 40% of women older than 60 remain sexually active, a statistic driving conversations among some senior living communities about consensual sex, who is capable of consent and how to balance residents’ privacy with that of other residents, a recent New York Times article reports. “These issues have not been […]
Seniors are looking for alternatives to traditional Sun Belt retirement communities, seeking housing that provides outdoor activities and space designated for an aging population, according to a New York Times report May 30. This shift in preference has created a demand for developers to increase their housing options, with some residents looking for a place […]
In case you missed it, here are the top five stories grabbing Senior Housing News readers’ attention this week: Texas Senior Housing Newcomer Avanti Plans 7 New Communities for 2014—The relative newcomer to senior living development and operations, Avanti Senior Living, announced it has plans to develop seven new properties this year in Texas—and beyond. […]
There may not be a “right time” when it makes sense to move into assisted living, but there are steps families can take in preparation as well as warning signs that may indicate a move is well timed for an aging relative or parent, writes New York Times columnist and elder care expert Debra Drelich. […]
In response to an investigative report by PBS/Frontline that aired last week on the assisted living industry and Emeritus specifically, mainstream media has turned its coverage to the topic, in some cases raising similar questions to those addressed by Frontline, but also largely defending the industry. Forbes ran a column following the broadcast, which it […]
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