A classic Anacin ad from the early days of TV showed a homemaker cooking at the stove when her Mother offered unwanted help by suggesting that she add salt to the dish.
Do you remember this ad and the cultural phenomenon it created?
Read MoreI call 15 to 20 nursing or assisted living facilities each week on legitimate (they are existing customers I support, who want and need to hear from me) business. I may be getting old and cranky, but lately my experiences seem to have gotten dramatically worse.
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My predictions for senior housing in 2013.
1.  Market Growth – In mid to late 2013 we will see a significant increase in inventory, particularly in the area of memory care.Â
Read MoreSenior housing is not an island unto itself. . . Skilled nursing is heavily dependent on the Federal Medicaid and Medicare programs. Much of the senior independent living inventory is targeted at low income seniors and dependent on various government funding sources for both development capital and on-going economic viability. Assisted living, at first glance, seems rather immune to the uncertainties of government policy except that government policy has a huge impact on the general economic health of the country.
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In Part 1 of this two part series, I outlined the expanding senior housing/healthcare crisis as described by Jeff Petty. In Part 2, I cover what this model might look like in real life.
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Guest post by: Lissa Rolenc As...
Read MoreFront Porch is a Southern California-based not-for-profit organization that provides housing and services to seniors. It serves 3,000 seniors in market rate communities and operates 25 affordable senior communities that...
Read MoreBy Heather Green
With women aged 25 to 34 being the majority of Pinterest users, it’s no wonder the senior care industry hasn’t exactly jumped on board as quickly as have Etsy shopkeepers or mom bloggers.
Read MoreLast week I provided some context as to how Medicare was compelled to implement the new hospital readmission penalties. Â With this rule change, they have created a great opportunity for skilled nursing facilities and medical model assisted living communities to improve their market position.
Read MoreIf you hire a caregiver from an agency for an elderly family member, you might assume the person had undergone a thorough criminal background check and drug testing, was experienced and trained for the job. . . . . Read More at...
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A few weeks ago I ran a survey that took a look at Senior Housing and Social media. Here are...
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I have had Pinterest on my radar screen for a few months. I am convinced it is a great way...
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