According to HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) website, all multifamily housing and public housing inspections will be postponed until further notice, except where there is a threat to life or property at a specific location. HUD also announced on March 13 that Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) are also postponed until further notice.
Because older adults with existing health conditions are more susceptible to the effects of infectious diseases, the threat of an outbreak may cause heightened concern in senior housing communities. Fortunately, affordable housing providers can take the following simple steps to prepare for emergencies.
Within a black frame, an older man in sepia tones stands, proudly bare-chested, holding 40-lb. barbells and displaying taunt six-pack abs that would put Brad Pitt to shame. “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” proclaims the poster, which is hung prominently in the Wellness Center of an affluent LPC.
Member of LeadingAge? Oh yes. And, how apropos the unabashed poster is for the topic of “End of Life,” as it illustrates beautifully the multifaceted emotional work that must go in to facing the ultimate reality of life: it comes to an end, and we need to deal with it.
We have long heard the adage, knowledge is power, and its welcome companion, there is strength in numbers. One of the many beauties of your LeadingAge membership is that we can gather together and leverage our collective strength. How can we do that on a state by state level? If the words state legislation tracker came to mind – you’re right! (And then maybe, time to go buy that lottery ticket…)
From the desk where you are reading this, your ability to advocate on the Hill probably feels (many many) miles away. On your behalf, we meet regularly with lawmakers to educate them on the policy issues that affect Life Plan Communities. But, even more powerful than that, is when legislators hear from you and the people we serve. You are on the front lines, watching how these issues play out day after day in your communities, and how they affect your community members.
Heads-Up, LPCs! A variety of new and unexpected housing providers are entering the senior living marketplace. These unorthodox aging services interlopers are bringing with them their knowledge, competency, and skill sets in areas that matter to our consumer base – and they are creating cool, innovative models that, quite frankly, are hard to resist.
Heads-Up, LPCs! A variety of new and unexpected housing providers are entering the senior living marketplace. These unorthodox aging services interlopers are bringing with them their knowledge, competency, and skill sets in areas that matter to our consumer base – and they are creating cool, innovative models that, quite frankly, are hard to resist.
LeadingAge Disaster Resources: Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Community-Based: Preparedness | Pandemic Flu Resources | Disaster Response | Recovery
A new report from Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) for BRIDGE Housing, a San Francisco-based developer and manager of affordable housing, looks at housing development costs and new ways to approach construction to address cost issues.
Andrea Ponsor and Adam Cohen are the principal authors of the report, Faster, Better, More.
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