The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Mind if I cut in?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2021
Given the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and a very limited supply, line-jumping seems to be emerging as our new national pastime.
Information to arm you against vaccine hesitancy among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to assisted living and independent living communities — having not reached some of those communities yet — two new surveys shed some light on feelings...
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
Asking the tough questions about senior living’s enduring challenge
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends, senior living operators will be able to exhale and look back to gather lessons related to workforce challenges. Some industry-wide insights that might be helpful...
Can buyer’s remorse be far away?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2021
Here’s hoping you enjoyed your first day on the job, Mr. President. The gig may never look this good again.
A new day in the battle against COVID
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2021
We all can agree that we’d like to see an end to the illness and death caused by the coronavirus. We’d like families and residents to be able to hug one another again. We’d like to stop having to...
An Operation Warp Speed for Alzheimer’s? Why not?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 14, 2021
Our nation’s response to COVID-19 provides a definitive answer about what more can be done for Alzheimer’s disease.
4 lessons for senior living from 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2021
Five senior living industry leaders recently took the time to share with me — for you — their insights into the biggest challenges that faced owners and operators in 2020 and the challenges they will...
Buckle up, buttercup
By
John O'Connor
Jan 07, 2021
If the Democrats manage to run the table, it’s a whole new ball game. Here’s what senior living operators soon might see.
Vaccine advice from your peers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
Many are viewing the vaccine as a gift of sorts, a solution to end the months of extra safety precautions and social isolation that everyone has endured. But if you have staff members or residents who...