The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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The wave after the silver one
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2019
The “silver wave” of baby boomers hasn’t even hit yet — the oldest boomers won’t even turn 80 for another seven years — and yet one company is looking past that wave to the next one.
Senior living operators may soon have a new BFF
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2019
Some find it controversial that President Trump has nominated Eugene Scalia to head the Labor Department. But if you are running a senior living organization, the announcement is anything but.
Have a workplace wellness plan? Pay attention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2019
If your organization has a wellness plan for employees, then you’ll be interested in a class action lawsuit the AARP Foundation filed Tuesday.
Think you’re financially stressed? What about your employees?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 18, 2019
Some things catch your attention. Others can make you gasp.
Long-term care gets candidate Klobuchar’s attention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2019
As Louisiana braced for the rains of Tropical Storm Barry on Friday, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was preparing for another kind of wave — a silver one.
You are making a difference every day — and it’s time for some recognition
By
John O'Connor
Jul 11, 2019
Three reasons to enter the free McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards. The deadline is July 24.
A daily dose of inspiration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2019
Starting today, we’re providing a closer look at the 40 Hall of Honor and Rising Star inductees of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program in 2019.
How to care for the unpaid caregivers in your workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2019
Given that recruiting and retaining workers are two of the biggest challenges facing senior living operators, it’s worth listening to what these researchers have to say.
Looking for leaders? Open your eyes, man!
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2019
Giving wrongheaded tropes a decent burial surely must be one of life’s great pleasures. Particularly when they are the spawn of misguided judgment.
Where the Democratic presidential candidates stand on health insurance and long-term care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2019
Should health insurers be required to cover long-term care? A New York Times survey of the Democratic candidates for president uncovers their views.