Older adults living in senior housing tended to have better health than those who remain in their own homes, researchers found.
For the study, researchers with NORC at the University of Chicago tracked common high-cost health problems among seniors. “Senior housing operators effectively manage residents' health and lower adverse patient safety events, particularly when older adults move in and are more vulnerable, but more can be done to keep residents healthy while reducing healthcare spending,” Lisa McCracken, NIC's head of research & analytics, said in a news release.
Other research from NIC and the University of Chicago have found that older adults who live in senior housing communities are less frail after moving into a supported setting. They also receive more care from specialty providers like podiatrists, cardiologists and psychiatrists.
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