Florida has a growing population. It also trails Maine with the second highest population of residents who are 65 or older. Finding affordable homes for the state’s influx of older residents has become a serious issue. Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Long seen as a warm-weather retirement destination, Florida’s popularity with seniors comes with a cost. […]
Developers and housing authorities are investing in senior housing projects. Investments are essential as members of the baby boomer generation grow older. Affordable housing is an increasing concern for seniors who are entering their retirement years. Older homeowners may have mortgages that they will continue to pay with Social Security and other post-retirement income. In […]
Assisted-living facilities offer care to residents who need help with their activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Care is generally provided by certified nursing assistants (CNAs), a position that is sometimes identified as a care assistant or nurse’s aide. Assisted-living facilities do not provide the same level of healthcare that […]
Updated June 2026 More than 7 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is most prevalent cause of dementia. About one in nine older Americans have developed Alzheimer’s disease. The National Institute on Aging defines dementia as “the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — and behavioral […]
The United States, like the rest of the world, will experience an increasing need in the coming decades for senior housing that is safe, affordable, and accessible. The population of Americans who have reached the age of 65 is growing more quickly than any other age group and is expected to double by 2050. Most […]
People who live with disabling conditions often need assistance. They may require help with the activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, and getting dressed. They may also need assistance with the instrumental activities of daily living, including money management and housekeeping. The kinds of help that people need over an extended time to cope […]
Life Plan Communities blend several senior housing options within the same property. Life Plan Communities are also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Many CCRCs decided to rebrand as Life Plan Communities because the phrase “continuing care” places undue emphasis on one component of communities that equally serve residents who are capable of living independently. […]
Updated June 2025 The cost of renting a home continues to rise. Why, the higher rents? Several factors contribute to higher rents, including inflation, a shortage of affordable housing, tenant demand, and the expiration of rent freezes imposed during the pandemic. The lack of affordable housing can be a burden for people who live on a […]
Updated May 2025 Most caregivers are unpaid. They typically assist adult family members or friends who have a health problem or disability. Most are caring for a spouse or parent. About 85% of the adults they help are age 50 or older. Almost half have reached the age of 75. Typical tasks performed by caregivers […]
Updated June 2026 As parents grow older, their adult children may be called upon to help them make decisions about their future. Those decisions can be complicated with a parent suffers from a disabling health condition. Surveys show that most older Americans want to age in place. Staying in the family home can be challenging […]