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Housing and Assisted Living

Read the latest Housing and Assisted Living Articles from Next Avenue.

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Key Facts About Life-Plan Communities

These developments, also called Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs, offer a continuum of care, but be sure to look into these basic elements before signing a contract
February 24, 2023
A father and his son smiling and sitting outside. Next Avenue, Autism aging, age with autism

Graying on the Spectrum

An ever-expanding bubble of Gen Z autistic youth will soon hit adulthood. What happens when they reach old age?
September 1, 2022
Interior of a living room. Next Avenue, Senior living Trends The Villages Margaritaville

New Trends in Retirement Living

Older 55+ communities are wooing residents back with wellness, nature and cultural connections
June 27, 2022
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The Housing Challenges Facing People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living longer. What housing solutions will be available for this already vulnerable population?
January 4, 2022
A woman in her fifties talking to a doctor about dementia diagnosis. Next Avenue, ageism, dementia

Ageism in Dementia Care?

This writer has been thinking about early-onset dementia and whether long-term care facilities are ready for Gen X residents
December 21, 2021
The entrance to an assisted living facility with heavy shadows. Next Avenue, assisted living facilities

What is the Future of Assisted Living in America?

Assisted living facilities were hit hard by the pandemic. Here's what the future holds.
December 13, 2021
An older woman sitting in a chair holding an infant wrapped in blanket. Next Avenue, pandemic change nursing homes

Could the Pandemic Transform Nursing Homes?

If COVID-19 taught us anything, it's that it's time to rethink (and redesign) America's long-term care facilities
November 22, 2021
A couple sitting outside of their home. Affordable housing, Next Avenue

Why The Door Is Closing on Affordable Housing in One Midwestern Community

For this woman, finding an affordable home for her 63-year-old mom is proving nearly impossible
November 19, 2021
 
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5 Common Questions About Nursing Home Care

The answers will help you and your family better understand nursing home care
October 18, 2021
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In Life’s Last Chapter, What Matters? A Room With a View

A window overlooking a stand of trees helped revive this writer’s dying mother
March 30, 2021
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The Nursing Home Vulnerabilities That Led to Disaster

Experts say these five main factors caused the colossal failures during the pandemic
March 26, 2021
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