Asbury Communities Names Ann E. Gillespie Chief Strategy Officer
GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Asbury Communities, a not-for-profit organization that manages five continuing care retirement communities in three states, announces the appointment of Ann ...

Continuing-care facility bringing jobs to Wood County
Wood County Commissioners have agreed to issue bonds to St. Clare Commons, a continuing-care facility that will be built in Perrysburg.

CCRCs Offer Opportunities to Build New Relationships and Social Connections with Like-Minded People, According to ...
Spending your retirement years in your current home can result in growing isolation and loneliness, says renowned gerontologist Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. in a new report. Instead, senior living options, like a continuing care retirement community, offer opportunities to create new friendships and social connections. The full report, “Five Myths and Realities of Continuing Care Retirement Communities ...

County to help finance care site
The Wood County Commissioners voted Tuesday to help in the financing of a $41 million continuing care facility in Perrysburg.

Health Care in Oil Country: Part Two | Video
While the oil companies are continuing to hire more people, the medical field is being left high and dry. Which is a major problem for growing communities.

Wood County to help finance care facility
BOWLING GREEN -- Wood County Commissioners Tuesday agreed to take part in financing a $41 million continuing-care community at Five Point Road and State Rt. 25 in Perrysburg.

Senior Living Report Commissioned by Vi Uncovers Fallacies for Why Many Prefer to Stay Put in Post-Retirement Years
A new report by renowned gerontologist Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. and commissioned by Vi uncovers principal misconceptions – regarding independence and life purpose – that have most people believing their current home is the best “fit” for their post-retirement years. The full report, “Five Myths and Realities of Continuing Care Retirement Communities,” is available in its entirety at Vi Living.Chicago ...

Brookdale Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Release and Earnings Call
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD - News) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results after the market ...

People in the News
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit human-services agency, has promoted Paula Goldstein to chief executive officer from chief operating officer.

Retirement communities adjust as market makes it tough for seniors to sell homes
When the recession endured longer than expected, the average sales transaction at retirement communities began to take up to 48 months instead of 25 months on average. Declining home values is the primary culprit — retirees were counting on equity in their homes to cover entrance fees.