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…]
It is estimated that for every one case of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect reported to authorities, about five more go unreported. In a long-term care setting, incidences of abuse occur behind closed doors and are rarely reported by the resident.
Without concrete evidence, many staff and family members struggle with their suspicions of abuse. Facilities state that reports of abuse are to be free from retaliation; unfortunately, this is not always the case, and fear of reprisal will stop both residents and staff members from reporting abuse. [Read more…]
The Small Business Market Research reports over the next twenty years, the number of older adults in need of assisted living resources will nearly double from the current 1 million individuals receiving assisted living care. [Read more…]
Forgetfulness and Memory loss can be a normal part of aging, however it is also a symptom that should not be ignored or go unnoticed. Memory loss can be a sign of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s, so it is important to recognize the symptoms early on. Here are some signs of memory loss to be on the lookout for as your loved one ages: [Read more…]