The week of September 13, 2020, is National Assisted Living Week. This year’s theme is “Caring is EssentiaAL” and celebrates the care and commitment of essential caregivers in assisted living communities across the country. Caregivers: More Essential than Ever 2020 has highlighted the heroic efforts of caregivers across the globe. Established by the National Center...
By the year 2050, nearly 20 percent of the United States population will be 65 or older, compared to 15 percent today. As the nation ages, experts are also contemplating what the increase in the aging population will mean for the workplace, economy, healthcare, and senior living. Learn more about the Silver Tsunami and how...
This generation of baby boomers is like none the world has ever seen. Based on the numbers alone, their impact on senior living cannot be underestimated. The number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to more than double to hit 98 million people by 2060, nearly 24% of the population. Seniors over...
The senior living industry is rapidly changing to meet the needs of an active and independent generation of baby boomers. To meet the demands of this generation, senior living communities have evolved from care facilities to communities that encourage independence, growth, and opportunity. In order to better reflect today’s senior living values, the industry is...
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is an advocacy group committed to helping seniors make the best lifestyle decisions for themselves and their families. A new campaign launched by ASHA called “Where You Live Matters” gives unbiased, fact-based, and time-tested information to help seniors choose the appropriate level of senior care in a community that...
