The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Senior living operators continue to make costly decisions
By
John O'Connor
Oct 18, 2018
Going forward, the great unmet need for senior living is not going to be among people who can afford to keep paying more.
What you need to know about senior living’s future
By
John O'Connor
Oct 11, 2018
This piece is a must-read for anyone who wants to be well-informed.
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
Ready for some additional staffing headaches?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 04, 2018
As if staffing weren’t enough of a senior living challenge, two fresh developments show it might soon get worse.
Meet me in San Diego … or Chicago … or Philadelphia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2018
October will be packed with annual gatherings of members of organizations doing important work on behalf of aging services providers.
They are starting to like you. They are starting to really, really like you
By
John O'Connor
Sep 27, 2018
As sea changes go, this is an important one – especially for those who make their living in the senior living sector.
Three studies you can feel good about
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
A new study in seven senior living communities is trying to determine whether well-being can be cultivated in older adults through group sessions and activities. Other recent research has shown the power...
They’ll pardon your dust. But don’t you dare ignore the things that matter
By
John O'Connor
Sep 20, 2018
Have operators bent on change become a bit tone deaf about what really matters?
Sometimes being a good neighbor is simple
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
As peak hurricane season loomed, one senior living organization shared hurricane preparedness tips with local older adults who still live at home, their families and first responders.
Senior living has way too many Marias
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2018
I met Maria in a coffee line. We both work in senior living, but our day jobs hardly could be more different.