Communities
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If Senior Food Insecurity is not Addressed, the Population of Seniors Facing Hunger Will Grow to 8 Million by 2050
CHICAGO–As part of Older Americans Month, Feeding America® released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2017, a study about food insecurity among seniors in the United States. The report sheds light on the extent to which food insecurity, or…
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May is Mental Health Month: Know the Indications of Mental Illness in the Elderly
APEX, NC–Most of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people don’t realize is that the older we get, our mental health also experiences change. When is it time to…
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Precious Hospice Announces Opening of Newest Care Facility in Chicago — A Uniquely Compassionate Approach to End-of-Life Services
CHICAGO–Precious Hospice recently opened their newest care facility in the city of Chicago, after maintaining a successful inaugural location in Atlanta. Providing full-spectrum palliative healthcare for end-of-life patients and their families, Precious Hospice advances as its mission statement: “Loving care through life’s…
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Scent and Senior Living
By Vernon Nugent Scent helps boost people’s moods, create a sense of emotional wellbeing, and even alleviate anxiety. These are just a few of the many reasons a senior care facility can benefit from the application of scent. Let’s explore…
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Champaign County Nursing Home Sale Brokered by IPA
URBANA, IL–Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), announced the sale of the Champaign County Nursing Home, a 243-bed skilled nursing facility in Urbana, IL. The sales price was $11 million. Joshua Jandris, Mark Myers,…
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Oryx Partners Closes Sale of 1001 Van Ness to Related Companies and Atria Senior Living Joint Venture
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–In a transaction that closed May 17, 1001 Van Ness has been sold by Oryx Partners to a joint venture among Related Companies and Atria Senior Living (the “Related|Atria JV”). The sale comes on the heels of the…
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Reata Glen Welcomes First Residents to Area’s Newest Senior Living Community
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA–Reata Glen, the area’s newest senior living community in South Orange County, is officially open. The Life Plan Community estimates it will welcome more than 300 new residents to the community the week of May 28. Reata…
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New Cottage Neighborhood for Older Adults Breaks Ground in Abington Township
LAFAYETTE HILL, PA–On May 15, 2019, Presby’s Inspired Life, a leader in market-rate and Affordable Housing communities for those 62 and better in greater Philadelphia, broke ground on Rydal Waters, a new cottage neighborhood for adults 55+ in Abington Township.…
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Benchmark Founder Tom Grape Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from Mass-ALA
WALTHAM, MA–Benchmark, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that its founder, chairman and CEO, Tom Grape, has received the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association’s (Mass-ALA) inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. Grape was…
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Wellington at Hershey’s Mill Starts Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
WEST CHESTER, PA–Wellington at Hershey’s Mill has announced plans for a major renovation project that will best position the community for the growing and dynamic population of older adults. Phase One of the multimillion-dollar project is already underway, which includes…