Each generation has its lingo. What was once the bees knees turned into groovy and now is awesome. It is fun to look back and remember the words and expressions of the past. Ready spaghetti? Do you remember when gay meant happy? Now it has a completely different connotation. When something went well you were pleased as punch, or even happy as a clam at high tide. A person who was astonished was likely to exclaim sakes alive. What … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in Copperfield, TX: Baby Boomers are Going to Turn Assisted Living Model “On its Head”
February 17, 2012 By
It began in 2011, and it’s going to keep happening until 2030: 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day, and those in the senior housing industry don’t think the “Greatest Generation” is going to enter quietly into accommodations that don’t meet their standards and expectations. The Boomer generation has generally gone through life demanding that things be done their way—not the other way around—and this attitude … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in Pearland, TX: Converting Hotels to Senior Housing
February 16, 2012 By
In the early 1900s, hundreds of hotels cropped up along popular train routes that have since fallen by the wayside with the advent of highways and air travel, but rather than leave them vacant, some senior housing developers are looking to repurpose the buildings for assisted Living facilities. While they started as short-term dwellings for wealthy train riders during the railroad boom, they’re now being converted into long-term … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Humble, TX Caters to Modern Expectations
February 14, 2012 By
The drab, antiseptic environments of nursing homes are becoming obsolete. These days, seniors in newly constructed assisted living and skilled care homes walk around in open and brighter spaces with greater independence and even wireless Internet access. As the U.S. and Dayton population steadily skews older and people live longer than expected, assisted living and skilled nursing care homes continue to expand and update their … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in Katy, TX: The Future of Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
February 14, 2012 By
The Baby Boomer generation, the age group born between 1946-1964, has had a remarkable impact on the world. We associate many things with this generation including Rock & Roll, Teeny Boppers, Woodstock, Sesame Street, Yuppies, Vietnam War, Civil Rights, Women’s Liberation and Sexual Freedom…just to name a few. The boomers are changing the course of retirement by not only working longer but living longer as well. This … [Read more...]
Senior Living in The Heights, TX: A Guide To Which Screenings To Get When
February 10, 2012 By
What are some of the routine medical tests for seniors? The guidelines below follow the recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and are based on extensive clinical data. This list is not intended to all inclusive and your doctor should be consulted about the various screenings that pertain to you and any health condition you may have. Influenza vaccination for … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Humble, TX: Assisted Living and Nursing Home Differences
February 9, 2012 By
Frank Samson, Founder of Senior Care Authority, was interviewed on "Aging Matters" on KRON4 TV discussing the various options of long-term care. The show discusses 3 top concerns of the aging population: 1. Physical Health 2. Financial Health 3. Mental Health According to Samson, "there was a time when nursing homes were the main type of facility for long-term care. Many of us remember going to visit loves ones at these … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in The Woodlands, TX: Report Finds Senior Housing Market Sees Slow Recovery
February 8, 2012 By
Although construction of senior living housing has continued its decline, occupancy rates grew slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011, a new report shows. Occupancy rates at assisted living facilities and nursing facilities remained relatively flat compared to the previous quarter, according to NIC MAP, a data analysis service of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry. The average occupancy rate … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Care in Pearland, TX: Alzheimer’s Taskforce Ignores Assisted Living Options
February 7, 2012 By
A leading assisted living group says the federal government excluded the industry in its recently released proposal to fight Alzheimer's disease. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Assisted Living Federation of America said it was “dismayed to see the lack of acknowledgment of the role assisted living has in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease,” in the HHS taskforce plan released Jan. … [Read more...]
