Vision 2025: Developing the Next Generation of Senior Living Leadership
In the United States, approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day, according to the UN Population Division. The number of seniors will more than double by 2050, representing more than 20 percent of the nation’s population by [...]
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How Important Is It to Choose a Medicare-Certified Senior Care Center?
The jargon used in the senior living and healthcare industry can be confusing; there are a lot of terms that sound similar but have very different meanings. One phrase that can sometimes befuddle people is [...]
CCRC Residents Share Their Thanksgiving Gratitude
It has been a trying year for nearly everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought anxiety, loneliness, and sorrow, yet we’ve also seen countless examples of people lifting each other up and embracing (figuratively) what truly [...]
A Look at State Rankings for Long-Term Care Services
In my conversations with people who are exploring their senior living options, I've had many people ask about which states have the best long-term care. The Long-Term Services & Supports State Scorecard for 2020 puts [...]
Confronting Caregiver Guilt
We’ve all seen the images of loved ones separated by plexiglass (or using FaceTime) as they experience life’s important moments. Whether it be celebrating a birthday, graduation, or a wedding, or mourning a loss, the [...]
Inflection Point: Our Nation’s Ever-Growing Long-Term Care Crisis
When someone is seriously ill, either with a chronic disease or an acute health condition, their loved ones are often tasked with making a series of difficult choices. Among these may be decisions about long-term [...]
Another Study Finds Potential Health Benefits to Living in a CCRC
In a recent blog post, I shared the results of an interesting study out of Washington State University that found that where you live can influence your lifespan. It looked at people’s gender, race, and [...]