More people were 65 years and older in the U.S. in 2010 than in any other census before. Our aging population is growing at a faster rate than the general population.
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I recently read a great article about HUD 232 senior housing financing. My industry colleagues and I often talk about HUD financing as a process that feels a lot like beating your head against a concrete wall.
Throughout my career in aging services, I have had many conversations about how to offer affordable services to seniors who wish to remain in their homes. Ecumen at Home strives to help these very people by providing a wide variety of non-medical and medical services, from cleaning and laundry to assistance with bathing, to match wants and needs.
Ecumen has recently completed the construction of more than $72 million (410 Units) of new Senior Housing Communities, as this article published in the New York Times demonstrates that other successful developers and builders that waited for the economy to recover will reap the benefits moving forward.
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Senior housing development is all about building community.
With attractive senior housing options like Ecumen's Seasons at Apple Valley, it's no wonder that adult children seeking "nursing home" accommodations for their parents are suprised by what's available. Read more about this trend in senior housing.
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The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Neal St. Anthony recently sat down with Steve Ordahl, head of Ecumen's senior housing development team to discuss Ecumen's work.
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Ecumen's Julie O'Neil shares how she uses Facebook to build community outside of senior housing's walls.
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Increasingly the United States is seeing senior housing development that fits a specific niche or affinity group.
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Senior Housing Developers are continuously looking for the next big thing. Could the key to success come from within by creating a great place to work? Learn more about how employee wellness programs, workplace innovation and the bottom line can work together.