The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
For all McKnight’s Senior Living columns by McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor, click here.
For all columns by McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers, click here.
Are you making mental health a priority?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2023
A recently published survey of 1,005 US adults by Forbes Health/OnePoll found that most plan to try to improve their mental health in 2023. “Improve mental health” was the most-cited new year’s resolution...
Beware the healthcare-industrial complex?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2023
At the risk of biting the hand that feeds me, maybe we should also ask about the inherent dangers in a growing healthcare-industrial complex?
Older adult fitness a trend for 2023
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2023
“Fitness programs for older adults” is one of the top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2023, according to a survey of more than 4,500 health and fitness professionals by the American College of Sports...
‘Optimal aging’ study offers insights for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2022
Perhaps if this sector made a bigger commitment to keeping people healthy, it wouldn’t need to spend so much time on what amounts to damage control.
How to predict the future of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2022
How to predict the future of senior living
Welcoming in any language
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 12, 2022
A recent report from the US Census Bureau provides a reminder of the importance of working to appeal to a multicultural audience.
Is being groped supposed to be part of the job?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2022
If you’re a senior living caregiver and don’t want to get spitting mad, stop reading now. For the tale that follows is probably won’t do your blood pressure levels any favors.
Make sure you’re giving employees reasons to want to go to work
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
Google searches by people looking for excuses to miss work are at a five-year high in the United States, according to the Frank Recruitment Group, which recently looked at search volumes for certain terms...
Memory care breakthrough, or yet another false alarm?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2022
This week’s Alzheimer’s revelation is a hopeful sign, but even under the best possible scenario, much work remains.
Giving thanks for senior living employees, leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2022
Tis the season to be thankful, and even in these challenging times — perhaps especially in these challenging times — senior living providers have much about which to be thankful.