There is a nationwide nursing shortage affecting states around the country, including Texas. Over 3,000 assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the state are experienc-ing a shortage of nurses, according to the Texas Health Care Association (THCA). Fifty-five of those facilities are in East Texas. Although this isn’t a new problem, it is getting worse and experts are wanting lawmakers to find ways to help solve the problem. [Read more…]
Becoming forgetful is a common sign of getting older. In fact, at least half of all people over the age of 65 report feeling more forgetful than when they were younger. But when does forgetfulness start to cross the line into signs of dementia? This can be a stressful thing to worry about for seniors and those who care for them. Here are some of the differences between forgetfulness and dementia. [Read more…]
If you’re starting to explore assisted living options, you probably have plenty of questions about financing. After all, the average monthly cost of assisted living nationwide is $3,800, with specialized Alzheimer’s care costing an average of $1,200 more. Here are 7 common questions about financing senior living. [Read more…]
The Seniors Housing Market continues to prepare for the influx of Baby Boomers who will begin searching for Seniors Housing over the next few years. Several trends caused by the increasing number of Boomers have been reported over the years and have steadily increased over the past ten years. The newly released Seniors Housing Research 2018 Report found that 2017 set record highs in a variety of categories studied by researchers. [Read more…]
An ever-increasing aging population and their desire to age in place have created a high market for Assisted Living Facilities. The demand may not be too much of a surprise as many Assisted Living Facilities offer the necessary care and support that family caregivers are no longer able to provide, and coordinate services that many older adults rely on such as medication adherence, transportation, and health care coordination. [Read more…]