Baby Boomers have changed the course of marketing and products throughout their lives, and ALFs are proving no different. The days of uniform ALFs is passing, and those on the leading edge of the market are looking to...more
When building and furnishing a memory care facility, it is important to understand the impact of colors and furnishings on people with Alzheimer’s disease. ...more
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia often suffer from anxiety and agitation. One of the most effective means of dealing with those symptoms is therapy animals. The problem for ALFs and memory care facilities, however, is...more
On August 21st, the New York Times published an article on the PACE program for senior care.
Up to now, PACE programs, which are intended to keep seniors living in their homes longer, as well as to cut down on the cost...more
Looking ahead to the brave new world of Boomer assisted living, the question arises: what do Boomers want, and can they pay for it? One recent article in the New York Times (November 21, 2015) reviews the Green House...more
The World War II generation was raised in the depths of the Great Depression, and came out the other side with a strong penchant for saving their money. Many accomplished the goal of retiring with no mortgages, and in...more
As many residents of assisted living facilities age in place, their families do not want to see them moved. With the development of Alzheimer’s, of course, a move to another facility is probably inevitable. But for many...more