Senior Housing News June 20, 2024
Older adults who move into senior living communities experience better health outcomes compared to those living in homes outside of such communities, according to a research series conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) in conjunction with the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
The research by NORC and NIC found that senior living residents experienced decreased vulnerability to negative health outcomes, received comprehensive care, and had increased longevity when moving to a community compared to aging at home.
The most significant finding in the research was the reduction in inpatient admissions from the emergency department, NIC Healthcare Strategy Senior Principal Ryan Brooks told SHN on Thursday.
“These research findings highlight the value of senior...
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