Heather Brown, Author at Livistry

AARP Estimates Senior Tech Industry at $279 Billion

Heather Brown In-Home Care, Technology, Trends January 22, 2016

In a recent infographic and downloadable report, the AARP predicts a cumulative market value of $279 billion in 6 different areas of elder care between 2016 and 2020. They anticipate a gradual shift to home care, fair pay initiatives in Congress for home care ...Read More

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Signs that Senior Living May Turn Multigenerational

Heather Brown Long-Term Care, Senior Housing, Trends January 18, 2016

It’s no secret America is steeped in an ethos of fierce independence. But with the surge in our aging population, perhaps that attitude is starting to change. Various approaches to communal and multigenerational housing have been practiced globally throughout history. As America moves in ...Read More

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Award-Winning Senior Housing Design

Heather Brown Long-Term Care, Senior Housing January 17, 2016

In December, Senior Housing News announced their 2015 Senior Housing Design Awards Winners. The awards recognize designers and architects for innovation and excellence in 7 senior housing categories. Now they’re profiling individual recipients such as Aegis on Madison in Seattle, winner for Best Assisted Living. Aegis ...Read More

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Top Senior Living Concerns for 2016

Heather Brown Long-Term Care, Technology, Trends January 15, 2016

McKnight’s recently interviewed three relatively new senior living association executives about their main agenda items going into 2016. James Balda, President and CEO of Argentum (formerly ALFA), NCAL Executive Director Scott Tittle, and LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan all weighed in on established ...Read More

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Can Alzheimer’s Research Funding Keep Pace?

Heather Brown Long-Term Care January 13, 2016

According to a Washington Post article last month, half of baby boomers will be living with Alzheimer’s disease by 2050. Robert Egge, chief policy officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, adds that continued funding boosts at this rate can change the game for what may be ...Read More

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Aging Populations Uneven Across States

Heather Brown Trends January 7, 2016

By 2030, over 20 percent of America’s population will be age 65 or older, but the density of aging Americans is unevenly distributed among the states. America’s Health Rankings has put together this custom report builder with data from the United Health Foundation and ...Read More

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Blue Cross Encouraging End-of-Life Conversations

Heather Brown In-Home Care, Long-Term Care January 6, 2016

As of January 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has expanded end-of-life benefits for its 2.8 million members to cover more patient-provider conversations and to launch a home care program. The new initiative takes into account the growing number of Americans who prefer ...Read More

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Wellness Technology: Keeping your Senior Living Community Active and Engaged

Heather Brown In-Home Care, Long-Term Care, Technology January 4, 2016

As the age-tech industry expands, the number of applications pointed toward seniors is seeing exponential growth. Health care facilities and home health agencies are leading the charge to streamline medical record-keeping using electronic health or medical record systems (EHRs and EMRs), many of which ...Read More

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Livistry’s Top 5 Reads of 2015

Heather Brown Senior Housing, Trends January 2, 2016

Livistry is committed to being your source for news about the senior living and elderly care industry. Here are our five most popular posts from 2015, in case you might have missed one. Happy reading in 2016! Emerging Trends in Senior Dining Experience As ...Read More

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Likelihood of Long-Term Care Higher Than Most Americans Think

Heather Brown Long-Term Care, Trends December 27, 2015

In a recent survey commissioned by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and conducted by Morning Consult, more than 2,000 voters weighed in with their perceptions on long-term care and end-of-life needs. Results showed general optimism, with 4 in 10 voters believing they’ll ...Read More

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