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		Industry will be shaped by consolidation, Medicare cuts, rising acuity Senior Housing News    Share    When looking back on 2011, senior housing industry professionals agree that the billions of dollars worth of real estate investment trust activity played an integral role in shaping the market. But some say that going forward into 2012, healthcare reform will be a key influence in the industry, and others point out the changing roles of assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing, as providers see acuity rise across the spectrum of care. Here's a rundown of notable developments and what they might mean heading into 2012. More Report: Medicare should cover nutritional counseling for chronic conditions McKnight's    Share    Medicare should reimburse for medical nutrition therapy — or consultations with a registered dietician — to prevent and treat chronic health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, cancer and renal disease. That's the position advanced in a new request submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Officials from the Academy contend that most chronic health conditions can be controlled or treated with MNT. More Holistic approach prevents resident falls Assisted Living Federation of America    Share    Recognized as a Best of the Best Program to Spotlight, Senior Living Communities' Stand Strong program has reduced falls among residents in its memory care neighborhoods by as much as 75 percent. Stand Strong takes a holistic approach by targeting medication management, sleep deprivation, the physical environment and other risk factors through operational changes. More Study: Retirees' location influenced by variety of healthcare options Senior Housing News    Share    More than a third of people ages 40 to 75 who are preparing for retirement consider the availability of healthcare options and facilities as "very important" to where they'll live in retirement, according to a new study. More Vitals Software for Senior Living Operations Management Your time is valuable. We know caring for your residents is your #1 priority. Let Vitals help by giving you a complete web-based solution accessible real-time from anywhere and at a fraction of the cost of other systems. Share information seamlessly between Vitals and your other software systems. Logon today. more Seniors with chronic conditions to get most Medicare services at home Senior Journal    Share    Up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will now be able to get most of the care they need at home under a new demonstration announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Created by the Affordable Care Act, the new Independence at Home Demonstration greatly expands the scope of in-home services Medicare beneficiaries can receive. More Critics call spaces a move towards privatization Edmonton Sun    Share    Critics are calling a new round of more than 500 private-public senior care spaces a move towards privatization. Alberta, Canada's seniors minister George VanderBurg announced that the province has committed $48.2 million to help build 511 new affordable supportive living and 30 long-term care spaces. The critics say the province is reluctant to act on the most pressing issue — seniors occupying hospital beds due to a lack of long-term care beds in the province. More Financing secured for assisted living facility in Central Texas Austin Business Journal    Share    Construction is starting on an assisted living and memory care facility in Georgetown, Texas, after developers secured financing for the project. The Legacy at Georgetown will feature SimpleC Companion, a nondrug therapy that's said to promote memory retention. SimpleC is meant to help aid the transition for residents by helping them stay connected to the places, relationships, and life memories. More Medicaid for assisted living stalls in Pennsylvania Daily Local News    Share    If you or someone close to you lives in a community or facility with the words assisted living included in the title, you might honestly assume that you live in a community that is considered as such under state law. According to columnist Janet Colliton, Pennsylvania has only 10 facilities listed as having been licensed as assisted living and 26 waiting for approval. More The challenge of senior housing in rural America Senior Housing News    Share    Seniors are becoming more migratory but there are those that wish to remain in their local communities that include rural areas where residents aren't moving back to metropolitan areas. The lack of senior housing options is a national problem but is exacerbated when looking at options with a local, rural focus. More Riding the life extension wave National Underwriter Life & Health Magazine via Life Health Pro    Share    By promoting longer, healthier lives, assisted living professionals can provide affordable long-term care for all who need it, while contributing to a more robust society. More
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