United Hebrew Geriatric Center Intergenerational Program Wins Award
United Hebrew Geriatric Center (UHGC), a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multi-service senior living campus in New Rochelle, New York, today announced that it has won the Isabel Brabazon Award for Evaluation Research (sponsored by Kevin Brabazon) from Generations United, the national membership organization focused on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. UHGC is a partner in the Westchester Consortium for Gerontechnology Research, which won the award.

Retirement Housing Choices
Searching for retirement housing for yourself or a loved is often a personal lifestyle choice and many options exist ranging from resort-style golf course retirement communities with amenities like clubhouses and activity programs to specialized care units for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Fortunately, there are many types of retirement housing to suite every senior lifestyle need - from active adult communities to skilled nursing care and assisted living communities. As seniors age, some elder care needs grow. Many retirement housing offer options in the level of care an individual receives, and create individual personal care programs to meet health care and personal care needs. Many retirement communities, such as ...

Russ Barksdale named CEO at Friendship Retirement Community
Experienced senior healthcare executive to lead largest retirement community in Roanoke, Virginia, region.

Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester Executive Director to Present at County's Livable Community Conference
Westchester County is among the country's leaders in supporting livable communities that foster a high quality of life for people of all ages and enable seniors to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Recognizing the important role that hospice plays in the continuum of resources in livable communities, Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW) is collaborating with several organizations on the first regional livable communities conference. Livable Communities: A Vision for All Ages will be held on October 2, 2009, at the Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown.

Shopping for Assisted Living Facilities
Determining that a loved one cannot function as independently as he or she used to is often a difficult realization. However, once it is apparent that the health and safety of that loved one may be jeopardized in their current living arrangement, alternative senior housing options should be considered. One of the most common choices in a situation like this includes a move from independent living to an assisted living facility for seniors. Although peace of mind may be achieved knowing that your loved one is in the care of experienced health professionals, moving a loved one from living independently to living in an assisted living facility can be a difficult transition for both the individual and the family.