The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Assisted living finds itself at troubling crossroads
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2019
It’s no secret that more assisted living communities are competing with skilled care operators for high-need residents. But a recent piece in the New York Times is sure to raise troubling questions about...
The forgotten generation of workers?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2019
Members of Generation X, now aged 38 to 53, account for one-third of the U.S. workforce yet often are overlooked, according to a new survey.
A needed change in Washington, inspired by a most unlikely source
By
John O'Connor
Mar 28, 2019
When you consider all the iffy committees in the House of Representative, it’s hard to believe the chamber no longer has one dedicated to aging issues. But that soon might change.
Another rant about language
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 25, 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve written about marketing or media messages that mischaracterize senior living or aging adults (and we’re all aging). A few uses of language caught my attention this past...
When the whistle blows both ways
By
John O'Connor
Mar 21, 2019
Whistleblowers stand to gain a ZIP code upgrade and lots of other prizes, but it’s not a risk-free gambit.
Why you should fear Medicaid block grants
By
John O'Connor
Mar 14, 2019
Well gang, it’s that special time of the year when the president delivers a wish-list budget that gives red meat to the base — and heartburn to just about everyone else.
This industry has a wealth of talent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2019
McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News will be announcing the recipients of our inaugural Women of Distinction awards this week.
Come for the flu shot, stay for the cognitive screening
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2019
Less than a third of older adults have ever been assessed for cognitive problems, and only 16% undergo routine cognitive assessments during normal health checkups. So how do we go about the difficult task...
Another change to serve long-term care providers and consumers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 04, 2019
A recent move by LeadingAge and the Visiting Nurse Associations of America / ElevatingHOME is another example of how the aging services field is adapting to meet the needs of those served.
Make Medicare bigger? First let’s make it better
By
John O'Connor
Feb 28, 2019
Democratic lawmakers introduced Medicare-for-all legislation in the House Wednesday. Talk about a case of pick-your-poison.