Tim Regan of Senior Housing News recently authored an article entitled, “Why Senior Living Developers Should Be Careful as New Construction Ramps Up Again,” that warns of several factors that must be considered in today’s...more
On November 27th in The New York Times, Steven Kurutz reviewed three luxury senior living locations in New York City, as representing a small but recent trend in senior living for Baby Boomers. They were the Watermark at...more
Aging at home is the new trend. An article in The New York Times on April 4, 2021, talks about the movement of people away from institutional housing such as nursing homes and senior living facilities which has arisen as a...more
On Sunday, February 7, 2021, The New York Times published an article entitled, “Converting Backyards into Family Compounds” involving the latest trend in assisted living – accessory dwelling units....more
Senior Living – A Place for Mom, published a guide for people looking for assisted living facilities. It occurred to me that it might make sense for an ALF to review what its prospective residents are reviewing when they...more
On October 25, John F. Wasik penned an interesting article in The New York Times regarding the conversion of shopping mall properties into senior housing. With over 25,000 stores perhaps closing by the end of the year, and...more
In a New York Times opinion article from Sunday, September 1st, written by Geeta Anand, she notes that the number of assisted living facilities have nearly tripled in the past 20 years and are creating a lucrative return to...more
The Real Deal reported a Thirty Million Dollar affordable housing project in Long Island aimed at the LGBT Senior community. It is open to all and is being funded by State and Federal Tax Credits, a state loan and some...more
When a resident has failed to pay their monthly fee, what remedy does the ALF owner have under Florida law? It is not the same as a residential eviction under Chapter 83 of the Florida statutes. ...more
A recent article in the New York Times reports on the problem in assisted living dementia care facilities of residents physically attacking other residents. The estimate is that 8% of such residents are victims of these...more
The New York Times on Sunday had a troubling front-page article Sunday on nursing homes masking the depletion of their staffs. Nursing homes are not ALFs, so why should this bother us? ...more
On February 4th, the New York Times had an article which should give the ALF industry pause. It reported that at the request of four senators, the Government Accountability Office commissioned a two-year investigation of...more
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Recently, Integra Realty Resources published a report that predicts overall growth in today’s senior population. The aging population will be a significant tailwind for real estate industry. According to the report,...more
In the past the dining room in any assisted living facility was considered comparable to a dispensary—a necessary service facility for the residents. Over time, some ALFs dressed them up with dress codes, decorations at...more
Baby Boomers spent more money in life on leisure activities than previous generations, and will therefore demand the types of lifestyle they have experienced. Restful rooms with Wi-Fi connections, expresso bars and cafes...more
Baby Boomers have changed the course of marketing and products throughout their lives, and ALFs are proving no different. The days of uniform ALFs is passing, and those on the leading edge of the market are looking to...more
When building and furnishing a memory care facility, it is important to understand the impact of colors and furnishings on people with Alzheimer’s disease. ...more
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia often suffer from anxiety and agitation. One of the most effective means of dealing with those symptoms is therapy animals. The problem for ALFs and memory care facilities, however, is...more
On August 21st, the New York Times published an article on the PACE program for senior care.
Up to now, PACE programs, which are intended to keep seniors living in their homes longer, as well as to cut down on the cost...more
Looking ahead to the brave new world of Boomer assisted living, the question arises: what do Boomers want, and can they pay for it? One recent article in the New York Times (November 21, 2015) reviews the Green House...more
The World War II generation was raised in the depths of the Great Depression, and came out the other side with a strong penchant for saving their money. Many accomplished the goal of retiring with no mortgages, and in...more