Maintaining an Age-Restricted Community: A Refresher on the Housing for Older Persons Act
Property Management
History
MHCO Article Topics
Senior Communities
Aging In Place - Challenges and Solutions
Property Management
Such shifts in the American population will bring significant changes to America - from the way products and services are developed and marketed to this expanding audience to the types of homes people will choose to purchase - including where these homes are located.
Understanding Elder Abuse by April Quast and Ashley Carroll
Community Update
Elder Abuse in our society is hidden. For every one case that is reported, 24 cases go unreported (National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Late Life). There are several factors that contribute to this. An older adult is reluctant to admit that abuse is happening. Guilt and shame are silencers in Elder Abuse. Some folks do not have the capacity to report that abuse is ha
Re-Survey In 55 & Older Communities - Make Sure You Are Current
Community Update
We all know that 80% or more of a community homesites must be occupied by at least one 55+ person, and that documented proof of age must be consistently required to qualify for 55+ status under HOPA. Let's not forget that the requirements also mandate the re-survey.What do the Regulations say? ...The procedures described in paragraph (b) [routinely determining the occupancy of each unit
Helpful Tips for 55 & Older Community Owners
Community Update
By David M. Weber & M. Christine Weber We all know it is far easier to maintain a resident than find one who will fill a vacant space within a community. This is particularly true in 55+ communities. To be great at resident retention, managers need to believe strongly in the lifestyle that has led many seniors to a manufactured housing way of life.
Manufactured Housing Communities and the 55+ Older Market
Community Update
People are now living long after retirement. According to the 2007 period life table for the Social Security area population, those on the cusp of retirement, ages 55‐64, are expected to live on average 21.34 more years. Living in a manufactured home community represents an ideal lifestyle choice for many in this demographic.