en-us http://seniorhousingnews.com All comments from Senior Housing News - Senior Housing, Senior Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home News Dave Wiltseehttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/29/new-year-new-senior-housing-news/#IDComment935609748Looks great! Hopefully readers will be able to print articles efficiently, perhaps omitting ads and graphics and reducing articles to one-page format. Keep up the good work. You are the #1 source for news of current events and trends in the industry. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 21:23:40 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/29/new-year-new-senior-housing-news/#IDComment935609748 Carmel Roques, CEOhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/dished-providers-getting-creative-controlling-food-costs/#IDComment935461078I have had the wonderful experience of dining at WindsorMeade and have often said the Kevin Early runs one of the best restaurants in the region.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:29:40 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/dished-providers-getting-creative-controlling-food-costs/#IDComment935461078 grinddininghttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/29/new-year-new-senior-housing-news/#IDComment935414555Can't wait to see it live tomorrow! Exciting.....Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:07:15 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/29/new-year-new-senior-housing-news/#IDComment935414555 Dave Wiltseehttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/28/nbc-news-some-places-vastly-unprepared-to-face-aging-tsunami/#IDComment935130896Nurse practitioners must be granted the authority to serve within their scope of practice as primary care professionals. The AMA and doctors groups fight this tooth and nail, but the alternative is no access to care in rural areas, for Medicaid recipients, and in many Senior Housing settings.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:13:57 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/28/nbc-news-some-places-vastly-unprepared-to-face-aging-tsunami/#IDComment935130896 --RightBrainEngineerhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/08/27/stanford-university-revolutionizing-aging-process/#IDComment934277829Need a straw for those liquids. Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:37:20 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/08/27/stanford-university-revolutionizing-aging-process/#IDComment934277829 S Marguerite Donovanhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/meet-nominees-shn-design-awards-2014/#IDComment933587802Were there pictures of the Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, Latham, NY?? I was told that there were, and I am interested to see them. Fri, 26 Dec 2014 02:09:23 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/meet-nominees-shn-design-awards-2014/#IDComment933587802 dawnhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/09/boomer-roommate-site-provides-senior-living-alternative-women/#IDComment932701259Great idea but I would go one more; 'Get a Grandma' programs wherein retired women on SS but with limited means are paired up with 20 and 30 something working single moms or couples for a win-win housing situation; lowered housing costs for all concerned plus a built-in babysitter and extra adult in a household that may be stretched to their limits both time and attention-wise regarding child care and domestic tasks. While the ideal may be a related grandma, that's not always possible in real life. Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:26:59 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/09/boomer-roommate-site-provides-senior-living-alternative-women/#IDComment932701259 Loishttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/12/best-bet-for-senior-fall-prevention-swimming/#IDComment929092428Can you please validate the comment in this article: "...studies have shown that walking does not lower the risk of falls, study authors say." Please cite the research studies that this statement is based upon. Thank you. Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:38:56 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/12/best-bet-for-senior-fall-prevention-swimming/#IDComment929092428 Yarahttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/11/10/product-review-just5-phone-is-simple-without-insulting/#IDComment928257682Great to see an alternative to Jitterbug. Very nice extra features as well. However, I still need a GPS tracker in a simple phone for my husband who is slipping into dementia. Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:17:19 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/11/10/product-review-just5-phone-is-simple-without-insulting/#IDComment928257682 Lisa-hoda Smithhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/09/boomer-roommate-site-provides-senior-living-alternative-women/#IDComment928115273I think this a wonderful concept, and I hope it spreads across the country. Not only do older women outnumber men, but our incomes and retirement savings are usually far, far lower. Many of my friends are already planning to live together when the time comes, if we have not remarried. Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:17:03 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/09/boomer-roommate-site-provides-senior-living-alternative-women/#IDComment928115273 Debra Ceehttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/11/realtors-pinpoint-top-10-housing-markets-for-baby-boomers/#IDComment927779119Raleigh, NC really ?? My 63yo, handicapped tennant could not wait to get out of his public housing apartment. The cost of living of is out of control... Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:29:04 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/11/realtors-pinpoint-top-10-housing-markets-for-baby-boomers/#IDComment927779119 Andrew Carlehttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927460119The article spends 12 (of 18 paragraphs) implying residents in AL have more unmet needs, however in the last five paragraphs points out that, adjusted for acuity, they actually have fewer unmet needs. Not a well done article by the NYT, and anyone with an interest should comment on its site to point out this misrepresentation. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:04:08 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927460119 Kayehttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927421988This article by Emily Study ends with a completely opposite conclusion than the Paula Span article. Did she not read to the end of Paula's article? Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:11:29 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927421988 Randy Catronhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927361991An important portion of the findings were left out of this article summary. When the researchers adjusted the data for the frailty of the AL population, they found that the AL population had *less* unmet needs than those not living in AL. Bottom line, and perhaps most important, the frail population living both inside and outside an AL setting have unmet needs related to ADLs, and we need to focus on how we can continue to address their needs, whether they are living at home or in an AL setting. From the NY Times summary: ---------------------------------------------------- When the researchers controlled for those variables, the differences in unmet needs pretty much evaporated. That is, people in senior housing and in assisted living didn’t report significantly more unmet needs or negative consequences, over all, than those living in their own homes. In fact, after those adjustments, people in assisted living were less likely than community dwellers to have negative consequences like not going outdoors, not moving around indoors, not getting dressed or managing medications. “They’re less likely to have unmet needs,” Dr. Freedman said. “Someone is helping them.” -------------- Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:21:16 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/10/ny-times-senior-housing-not-cutting-it-on-meeting-residents-needs/#IDComment927361991 Jim Janickihttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/11/30/forbes-what-will-assisted-living-look-like-in-2020/#IDComment926049908As opposed to simply publicizing what the Forbes columnist said, why not present a balanced approach in which you also quote the contrasting opinion of an expert? I realize that takes a bit more effort, but that's how balanced reporting works in my experience. Mon, 8 Dec 2014 15:09:43 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/11/30/forbes-what-will-assisted-living-look-like-in-2020/#IDComment926049908 tonyhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2013/06/10/investing-in-mobile-technology-a-must-for-senior-living/#IDComment925984856Seniors and their families see wireless access as more of a necessity than a luxury,since the computer is a way to get information, connect with family members and go throughdaily life. Once they move in, seniors are increasingly using smartphones and other mobile devices to track their health and communicate with friends and families. Mon, 8 Dec 2014 11:45:22 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2013/06/10/investing-in-mobile-technology-a-must-for-senior-living/#IDComment925984856 Joan muellerhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/americas-retirement-crisis-clear-present-danger/#IDComment923695268There is another option--55 and older apartments that are handicapped accessible but are not in the high priced independent living category. The $15,000/year category for the middle class is a market not yet tapped.Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:52:02 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/12/02/americas-retirement-crisis-clear-present-danger/#IDComment923695268 TOMAShttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/11/10/product-review-just5-phone-is-simple-without-insulting/#IDComment923658263My mom is using this phone and it’s really serving its purpose wonderfully. Its PERS features are very reliable. Actually, the phone is fantastic as a whole. My mom loves the way it functions. The calling plans that this provider offers are very practical. My mom is able to save a lot of money with this provider as they only charges $.10 for each minute. The minutes are good for 90 days as well and rollover when refilled. With this, it isn’t really impossible for my mom to spend $3.33 only for each month with Just5. Wed, 3 Dec 2014 12:57:37 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2010/11/10/product-review-just5-phone-is-simple-without-insulting/#IDComment923658263 Beauhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/08/24/dished-5-things-senior-living-needs-marketing-dining/#IDComment918621633Great article! As the owner of a senior living facility, I am pleased that we are up to par with what our residents and potential future residents and family members expect from us when it comes to dining options. Just because it is assisted living, doesn't mean it can't have all the luxuries of single living and then some! Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:19:28 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/08/24/dished-5-things-senior-living-needs-marketing-dining/#IDComment918621633 Ian Percyhttp://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/11/23/how-memory-care-communities-are-tackling-the-nfls-concussion-crisis/#IDComment918411219There is no question about the need. What I seriously contest is whether or not this "football themed" idea comes from the ex-football players themselves or from those who merely "think" they would like it. "Dignity" doesn't come because you do a goal post mural in the dinning room or have a mock "field" installed somewhere. If that really made a difference perhaps we should have accountants themes or teacher themes. The article seems to suggest that this theme thing is the best alternative to bingo night. Truth is almost anything is better than a bingo night.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:54:54 +0000http://seniorhousingnews.com/2014/11/23/how-memory-care-communities-are-tackling-the-nfls-concussion-crisis/#IDComment918411219