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Topic- Market opportunities
Consumers want health-promoting businesses
In a telephone survey of 1,000 adults, ...
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CCRCs position services to satisfy future residents
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide a combination of housing and services to support their residents, including levels for people who live independently, need some assistance or require nursing care. What facilities and services will attract the next generations of residents?
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Overview describes the business of assisted living
In an assisted living facility, residents typically receive meals, housekeeping, transportation and individualized personal care for activities of daily living (but not nursing care) in addition to housing. Depending on the facility, residents may also have wellness programs, coordination with health care providers and other services. Assisted living residences are known by many names, according to the (US) National Center for Assisted Living, which estimates there are approximately 36,000 assisted living residences in the United States.
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Baby boomers increasingly interested in newer technologies
In recent years, the oldest adults were the group with the largest increase in Internet use, although their numbers are still small (ICAA Research Review, 9(6) February 2009). And middle-aged and older adults are increasingly participating in social networks (ICAA Research Review, 9(3) January 2009). The older age groups also appear to be increasingly interested in newer technologies and entertainment options.
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