Last week the New York State Legislature passed a bill that would allow assisted living homes to keep residents who previously qualified for nursing homes. Buffalo’s Business Journal thinks this is good news. Is it really? The bill says residents can age in place in their current communities. It would allow assisted living homes to … Continue reading
A group of investors hopes to build a lavish 120 unit assisted living home in Ocoee, FL . They plan to request funding from the Ocoee City Commission on June 18th in the form of tax-exempt bonds. Up to $35 million. Why is this newsworthy? Two of the principals have direct connections to the professional … Continue reading
The Canadian province of Alberta has spent an average of $87,000 per unit on assisted living construction since 2007-08. This is much more than any American state or city spends on new units. Alberta’s two biggest cities, Calgary and Edmonton each account for 1/3 of Alberta’s 3.6 million residents. The cities must compete for funding … Continue reading
I thought this book would be of interest because of the policy implications suggested for an aging, single (and poorer) population – admin. Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone. By Eric Klinenberg. Penguin Press; 273 pages; $27.99. Gerald Duckworth & Co; Pounds 16.99 “YOU need an apartment alone even if it’s over … Continue reading
A psychology professor’s research reports that 60% of seniors play video games at least occasionally. The N.C. State University teacher’s findings about the wide use of video games among seniors will likely lead more assisted living communities to include them in their offerings. The seniors recruited for the study came from senior centers, senior living centers and religious centers. … Continue reading
