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Study Supports Tdap Vaccine for Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsPertussis (or whooping cough) has increased in prevalence in the United States over the last several years, and can be fatal for infants. Infants are…
Read MoreThe Importance of Social Relations When Considering Older Consumers
, Culture Transformation, Operations, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingScholars in marketing and sociology have examined how the consumption of goods and services is a factor in how people construct their social identity. This…
Read MorePharmaceutical Policy for the Aging World Population
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Health & Wellness, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsA recent opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses a European strategy for appropriate research, marketing, and authorization for geriatric medicines. The…
Read MoreNursing Homes in Print News Media: Mostly Negative Coverage
, Culture Transformation, Long-term Care, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThere is a perception that the public has generally negative views of nursing homes (NHs), which is likely to be influenced by their portrayal in…
Read More2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Resident Rights & the Census in Skilled Nursing Facilities
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Operations, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThe decennial census (occurring every ten years) by the US Census Bureau provides crucial policy and planning information. It is important to incorporate the nursing…
Read MoreMarcus & Millichap: 2012’s Second Half Report Suggests Favorable Investment Climate for Seniors Housing
, Development & Financing, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior Housing, ValuationMarcus & Millichap, the nation’s largest real estate investment firm, released its “Second Half 2012” seniors housing research report with key market highlights by level…
Read MoreCalifornia Report: Great Need, Insufficient Means for Long-Term Care
, Development & Financing, Long-term Care, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandA survey of registered California voters age 40 and better found that just about half (49 percent) of respondents expect to need long-term care (LTC)…
Read MoreFair Housing Compliance Guide - Charting The Way
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThis completely revised 24-page guide addresses the many issues related to compliance with the fair housing laws and ADA from the perspective of a seniors…
Read MoreIntegrating Acute and Post-Acute Care
, Operational Resources, Operations, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingWith U.S. health care costs escalating at rates that are deemed unsustainable, health care providers throughout the continuum of care, from physicians and hospitals to…
Read MoreThe Aging Prison Population
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThe aging of the US population will have significant effects on health care and social services. Between 1990 and 2009 the population of older adults…
Read MoreTurn, Turn, Turn: A Circular Model for Culture Change Education
, Culture Transformation, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Senior HousingThe group circle has not been a particularly fashionable structure for holding meetings between adults. In the U.S., sitting in a circle is chiefly reserved…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness in Home-Care Agencies
, Operational Resources, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingAn increasing number of older adults in the U.S. rely on home-care agencies for their medical needs and other personal care. Many of these individuals…
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