How Senior Living is Evolving to Meet Future Demand
Within the next decade, children in the U.S. will be outnumbered by elderly Americans, according to projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the number of seniors (people age 65 and older) will roughly [...]
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The Great Debate: Rental or Entry Fee Retirement Community?
With the rise of rental retirement communities in recent years, sometimes referred to as independent living communities or “independent plus,” I hear more comments from people who say they are looking for communities without a [...]
A New Case for the Continuing Care at Home Model?
I often mention the AARP statistic that roughly 85 percent of people age 65 and older say they want to remain in their current home as they grow older. There are several reasons commonly cited [...]
Is Aging in Place the Better Option After the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Nursing homes have been in the news recently as they grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These communities of vulnerable residents have been especially hard-hit by this deadly and highly contagious virus. I [...]
Pandemic Real Estate: Is It a Good Time to Sell Your Home?
Spring is typically considered the best time to sell a home. As the weather warms, interested buyers come out of hibernation, often with the goal of getting moved in before their children’s school year starts [...]
Higher Ed: Marijuana Use Increasing Among Seniors
Image credit: Business Insider While at the federal level, marijuana is still an illegal drug, recreational and medical marijuana/cannabis use has been legalized in 11 states and Washington, D.C., for people over age [...]
Willow Valley Communities: A COVID-19 Prevention Case Study
Pictured: Townhomes at Providence Park on The Manor campus of Willow Valley Communities (photo credit: Willow Valley Communities) The COVID-19 virus has been especially lethal to older people, as exemplified by a tragic statistic revealed [...]