New Government Agency Dedicated to Community-Based Senior Care

The Administration for Community Living, or ACL, is a brand new government agency dedicated to long-term care and senior support, according to this news brief posted on McKnights Long Term Care News & Assisted Living.

While it may seem that ...

 
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From Trailer Park to Sunrise Park: Intergenerational Senior Housing

Intergenerational housing is a trend that is gaining traction in the senior living industry, and one that we should all be excited about.

What better way to get back to the days of neighbors helping neighbors and communities supporting their ...

 
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Senior Care Benefits for Veterans and Spouses

As we honor our country’s dedicated service men and women on Veterans Day tomorrow, we should also be mindful of the care needs faced by many of these individuals. While a sobering thought, there are some programs that can ...

 
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Veterans Pension Program

As you or your loved ones age, it's important to find out about benefits you may qualify for since some sources of assistance may be overlooked.

If there's a United States veteran in your life, be sure to look into ...

 
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Senior Apartments in Houston: An Affordable “Green” Housing Option

Proving sustainable can be affordable too, Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) officials are proud to introduce Cypresswood Estates, a senior apartment complex in Houston, Texas. Offering 88 apartments for senior living, the green housing community is proud of the energy-saving features ...

 
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HUD Grants Support Independent Living, Vital Senior Housing Services

Last Wednesday, a press release from HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) announced that $100 million in grant funding would be distributed to various local entities. HUD officials hope the grants will support employee retention and recruitment ...

 
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Operation Fan: Fans for North Carolina Seniors

Much of the United States is experiencing a heat wave, and seniors are especially vulnerable to the effects. Alleviating the heat is necessary for the health and safety of older adults.

Now, people in North Carolina who are 60 or older ...

 
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Private Pay vs. Medicaid in Assisted Living: Emerging Challenges

Though most assisted living communities are primarily private pay (residents must pay for housing, care and services out-of-pocket), a specific number of beds are reserved for seniors receiving Medicaid funds. (Read more about payment options for assisted living care here).

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Stimulus Fund Dollars Support Affordable Senior Housing Project

Remember the federal economic stimulus package of 2009?

Officially deemed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this funding stream is still flowing and recently helped the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) finance 51 new affordable senior housing apartments, according to SeniorHousingNews....

 
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Senior Apartments Offer Affordable Housing Options for Low-Income Seniors

Senior living encompasses a wide range of options, from luxury independent living condos to modest assisted living studio apartments to MEDCottages (also known as “Granny Pods”) and everything in between. Most of these options come with a fairly hefty price ...

 
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