{"id":10735,"date":"2021-07-01T11:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/lake-howard-heights\/2021\/07\/01\/senior-housing-baby-boomers\/"},"modified":"2022-03-24T23:12:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T23:12:31","slug":"senior-housing-baby-boomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/lake-howard-heights\/2021\/07\/01\/senior-housing-baby-boomers\/","title":{"rendered":"Do We Need More Senior Housing for Baby Boomers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Where do older adults tend to live?<\/h2>

The need for senior housing is expected to double by 2050<\/a>. The Baby Boomer Generation, one of the biggest populations in US history, is taking over the senior living market and may be considering life at one of the nearly 30,000 senior living communities<\/a> across the country.<\/p>

Currently, over 800,000 older adults<\/a> choose to live in some sort of senior housing community and another 1.4 million<\/a> require skilled nursing facilities. With so many options and limited space, it\u2019s important to understand what types of senior housing are available to receive the services you may need as you age.<\/p>

What is senior housing?<\/h3>

A place to make the most out of your retirement.<\/p>

Senior housing encompasses plenty of options. From senior apartments, alternative senior living<\/a> and nursing homes, there is a type for every stage of life. Communities like Atlas Senior Living offer unique services that help you age in place for the long term. Understanding the various types can help you decide what is best for you.<\/p>

What are the differences in senior housing?<\/h3>
Types<\/strong><\/td>Advantage<\/strong><\/td>Available at Atlas Senior Living<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Independent Living<\/td>
  • Spacious apartments in a community<\/li>
  • Calendar of group activities<\/li>
  • Wellness programs<\/li>
  • Premier culinary options available<\/li>
  • Services like housekeeping, laundry and transportation<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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Assisted Living and Personal Care<\/td>

Independent living benefits plus<\/strong>:<\/p>

  • Three chef-prepared meals with snacks daily<\/li>
  • 24-hour assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing and medication management<\/li>
  • Regular health and wellness assessments<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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Memory Care<\/td>

All the benefits listed above plus<\/strong>:<\/p>

  • Brain fitness and mentally stimulating programming for those living with Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s and other forms of dementia<\/li>
  • Full-time registered nurse looking after the care of each resident<\/li>
  • Secure intimate neighborhood living<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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Rehabilitation and Respite<\/td>
  • The benefits of assisted living plus rehabilitation from injury or surgery<\/li>
  • Usually short-term stays<\/li>
  • Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language therapy<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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Skilled Nursing\/Nursing Homes<\/td>
  • Require skilled medical assistance<\/li>
  • Shared rooms<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
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Why is senior housing important?<\/h3>