Whatever political position you hold on the TARP of George W. Bush or the bailout of General Motors carried out under Barack Obama, the fact is, a great deal of money, not wealth, was pushed into the economy. ‘Inflation‘ is the result of putting in more money into an economy than the economy is worth: […]
Public Policy: Federal Debt Not So Divisive Outside DC
The news is full of stories about tensions among Democrats, Republicans, and Tea Party Freshman Congresspeople about how to deal with the federal deficit. The heat generated by the debate in the nation’s capital should be of special concern among nonprofits and charities, as the quick political response has been to cut deep into the […]
Health: Would You Recognize a Heart Attack?
AARP recently published a great article on how to recognize whether or not you’re having a heart attack (women tend to wait longer to call 911 than men) and what to do if you think you’re having one. Here’s what AARP advise: Don’t waste valuable time questioning the signs of a heart attack if you […]
Aging: The Graying of Chicago
This article slipped through the cracks but we’re sure glad we spotted a reference to it on the Senior Housing News’ website: it’s a Crain’s Special Report asking whether an aging population affects a city’s economic future. It is a great question and Crain’s Chicago Business ran an in-depth story (Feb 7) examining how Chicago’s […]
Best Nursing Homes: The U.S. News Honor Roll
U.S.News & World Report published it’s 2011 rankings for the best nursing homes in the US yesterday. More than 3.2 million Americans will spend at least part of 2011 in one of the nation’s 16,000-plus nursing homes. The 2011 Honor Roll lists 18 homes that received perfect ratings for four consecutive quarters: Alzheimer’s Resource Center […]
Over 1 Million Households Pay More Than 50% of Their Income For Rent
Senior Housing News reports that the supply of affordable rental housing appears to be dropping at a rapid pace during the past 2 years according to new research released this week from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The study, Worst Case Housing Needs 2009: A Report to Congress, measures the scale […]
Top Ten Senior Housing Trends For 2011
Senior Housing News published their long-awaited report of housing trends in the senior housing market a couple of days ago. An underlying trend highlighted by the report suggests that “value” is near the top of everybody’s list — developers, facilities managers, and potential residents alike. Here’s a quick breakdown of the report’s main focus areas: […]