Senior Living Expert Panel: Top 6 Predictions for 2014

Student Name: Christian Hernandez Topic: Senior Living Expert Panel: Top 6 Predictions for 2014

Student Email: cjhm51@gmail.com

Reference Source: http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/1-29-14-senior-living-expert-2014-predictions/

1- Summarize the article in two or three paragraphs.

The article points out the top 6 trends that will be shaping the future of senior care, from amenities to affordability to accountability. Technology is the first factor they took into account and is one of the biggest player not only in the senior housing industry by placing wireless communication and alert systems all over if something were to happened, but also in the health industry by having them to wear wearable sensors which can help with fall prevention and chronic disease management. Secondly, changes to the current fee-for-service system used by Medicare and Medicaid as more states begin to require enrollment in managed care programs. Lifestyle Amenities is also changing and more facilities are offering a lot more than Bingo nights. Competitive facilities will increasingly provide more dining variety, health and fitness offerings, and other perks, like eco-friendly or "green" housing.

An Increasing Interest in affordability and value will be very important in the next 5 to 10 years as baby-boomers will have less financial resources available than their parents. Moreover, an increase in wellness options becoming