The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Taking time to celebrate assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2018
National Assisted Living Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday.
NIC prequel: Here’s what you ‘missed’ about the future of aging
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2018
Here’s a look at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s Fall Conference.
Sizing up the state of labor in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2018
Monday will be Labor Day. This may be as good a time as any to size up the state of labor in senior living.
Your homework assignment: Help extend the benefits of vacation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2018
Employees believe that time away from work has positive effects for them, according to a new survey, but those effects can be short-lived without employer support.
You want better workers? Maybe it’s time to rethink a few things
By
John O'Connor
Aug 23, 2018
If your monetary options are limited, then how do you sweeten the proverbial pot?
4 ways to value experience in the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 20, 2018
Recent AARP survey results suggest ways that employers can look to workers aged 45 or more years to address their staffing needs.
When it comes to recruitment and retention, these guys school the competition
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
So what’s to be done when you need employees who are better trained and more loyal?
It’s not just residents at risk of being lonely and isolated
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2018
Much has been written about the benefits that senior living communities can offer older adults who may be at risk of loneliness and isolation. A recent national survey puts more data behind the argument,...
Why more senior living leaders need to take a hike
By
John O'Connor
Aug 09, 2018
While you are hammering away at spreadsheets, emails and other matters that just can’t wait, you may be slowly, but surely, becoming less connected.
Actually, it’s a breakthrough senior living operators would cheer as well
By
John O'Connor
Aug 07, 2018
Many people in the senior living sector found my most recent column offensive and off the mark. On further review, I must agree.