Senior Services News

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released 2021 data showing, “the number of elderly people with chronic patterns of homelessness increased by an alarming 73 percent” between 2019 and 2021. HUD also says that people are aging into chronic homelessness as well as experiencing homelessness for the first time when they are 65 or older. Nearly 10,000 more people aged 65 and older experienced sheltered homelessness in 2021 than in 2019. “While elderly people remain underrepresented among the sheltered population compared to the overall U.S. population, the increase in both the number and the share of the sheltered population that is elderly is concerning. A number of federal programs support elderly people, including housing programs targeted explicitly to that population, However, the increasing number of aging adults with chronic patterns of homelessness suggests that an expansion of resources is needed, including outreach and prevention efforts for aging adults at risk of housing insecurity,” the report says. Read the HUD report, the 2021 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress Part 2, here.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2023) — LeadingAge PA, the leading voice for senior services across Pennsylvania, today announced it has awarded 33 scholarships totaling nearly $40,000 through its 2023 Professional Development Scholarship program.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa — Messiah Lifeways has announced that they have selected Culinesse, LLC, a boutique hospitality brand, as their new culinary management partner. This search was prompted by Messiah Lifeways’ desire to enhance its current culinary experience and deliver innovative dining and hospitality throughout its continuum of care, in alignment with senior living trends and its mission of serving older adults with Christ-like love.

NAZARETH, Pa. (June 28th, 2023) – After more than 36 years leading Morningstar Living, Susan Cooper Drabic is retiring as President and CEO.

Meyer, Capitol Seniors Housing, The Arbor Company and IMC Construction celebrate the completion of the new 76,500 square foot assisted living community. Marlton, NJ – Meyer, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in Philadelphia, celebrated the grand opening of Arbor Terrace Marlton, a brand-new assisted senior living community in Evesham Township, New Jersey, alongside project partners Capitol Seniors Housing, The Arbor Company and IMC Construction.

Doylestown, PA – Today Doylestown Hospital and Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) announced an agreement for the transfer of ownership of Pine Run Life Plan Community (“Pine Run LPC”), a 532 unit/bed, five-star-rated Life Plan Community in Bucks County, PA.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa — Earlier this year, Messiah Lifeways announced a partnership with Messiah University to provide opportunities for students to interact with our community. We are now in the process of piloting a Messiah Lifeways Students in Residence Fellowship in partnership with Messiah University.