2013 Senior Health Rankings Highlight Health Problems of Aging Population
May 30, 2013
A new national report analyzing the health status of seniors in the United States finds a nationwide increase in rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The report also…
Thought Leader Profile: For a Safe and Healthy Community, Your Buildings Can Get a Checkup
March 10, 2021
Whitney Austin Gray, PhD, LEED AP, WELL AP, senior vice president at the International WELL Building Institute, wants you to think about a fact: You spend about 90 percent of…
Older Adults with Insomnia More Likely to Require Future Nursing Care
May 15, 2013
A new study has found that middle-aged and older adults who experienced symptoms of insomnia had an increased likelihood of being hospitalized, utilize home health care services, and require care…
Is Senior Living the New Best Medicine?
July 17, 2019
Last year, we heard the bad news—loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking (Cigna); loneliness could increase risk of dementia by 40 percent (Florida State University). Now it’s time…
Study: Health Care and Housing Systems Need Greater Integration
June 29, 2016
Greater integration is needed between the nation’s health care and housing systems(pdf) to help manage chronic disease, improve health outcomes for seniors, and enable millions of Americans to age successfully…
Fitness for Every Body Becomes the New Prevention Priority
April 19, 2022
Physical fitness is a primary component of successful aging: Older adults who maintain mobility, strength, and a healthy weight can prevent or delay many health conditions and be prepared for…
Residents Take a Test Drive With Brain Health Pilot Program
May 5, 2021
Getting the first chance to try out health programs and technology is a lesser-known fringe benefit of senior living. But increasingly, developers and researchers consider senior living communities to pilot…
Study: Chronological Age Has Little Impact on Older Adults Health, Well-Being
May 19, 2016
Chronological age has almost no role in accounting for differences in older adults’ health and well-being, according to a new study out of the University of Chicago.
A Review of Biden’s American Rescue Plan and Its Impact for Senior Living
January 15, 2021
Last night, President-elect Biden released his proposed $1.9 trillion relief package that includes $415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over $1 trillion in direct aid to individuals and…
A Change of Focus: Alleviating Loneliness Becomes a Major Concern
January 28, 2021
Everyone knew it was a problem that could get bigger. Reports and education covered it, many discussed it, and nearly everyone in senior living made it part of their mission…
Senate Aging Committee Chairman Makes Case for Inclusion of Long-Term Care in National Health Reform
March 10, 2009
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on March 4th to call for the inclusion of improvements to long-term care services and supports as part of emerging blueprints…
Reaping the Financial Benefits of Investing in Wellness Programs
June 19, 2012
Senior living communities are discovering the many benefits of fitness programs. Effective wellness programs can decrease falls, reduce agitation in seniors with Alzheimer’s, and significantly decrease costs for senior living…