Policy, Regulation & News
Marcus & Millichap: 2012’s Second Half Report Suggests Favorable Investment Climate for Seniors Housing
,Marcus & Millichap, the nation’s largest real estate investment firm, released its “Second Half 2012” seniors housing research report with key market highlights by level…
California Report: Great Need, Insufficient Means for Long-Term Care
A survey of registered California voters age 40 and better found that just about half (49 percent) of respondents expect to need long-term care (LTC)…
Fair Housing Compliance Guide - Charting The Way
,This completely revised 24-page guide addresses the many issues related to compliance with the fair housing laws and ADA from the perspective of a seniors…
Integrating Acute and Post-Acute Care
,With U.S. health care costs escalating at rates that are deemed unsustainable, health care providers throughout the continuum of care, from physicians and hospitals to…
The Aging Prison Population
,The aging of the US population will have significant effects on health care and social services. Between 1990 and 2009 the population of older adults…
Disaster Preparedness in Home-Care Agencies
,An increasing number of older adults in the U.S. rely on home-care agencies for their medical needs and other personal care. Many of these individuals…
2012 Assisted Living and Continuing Care Retirement Community State Regulatory Handbook
,This collaborative effort between the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) and Leading Age (formerly American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging) features easy-to-use…
Older Adults with Disabilities Can Age Well in Place
,Around 40 percent of community-dwelling older adults in the United States have some form of disability that interferes with their capacity to function within their…
Environments to Support Mobility: A Review
,Mobility is crucial to Aging Well, as it enables physical activity, social interaction, and greater community involvement for older adults. While one often thinks of…
Mather LifeWays Grandparent Program Chosen as National Model
,In February 2011, Mather LifeWays was one of six non-profits to receive a grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to promote a volunteer-driven…
Can Health Care Reform Expand Patient-Centered Care in Rural Communities?
,The patient-centered model of care is well-regarded as a means to address the needs of older adults with chronic diseases. The patient-centered model is not…
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research: Older Adults with Disabilities Rely on Public Services
,A recent study and policy note from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (Kietzman et al 2011) provides some needed context for discussions about…