The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Going Dutch was never like this
By
John O'Connor
Jan 12, 2017
Think some ideas for improving senior living services in the United States are out there? Take a gander at what’s being proposed in Germany.
Breaking free of industry stereotypes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2017
A film student in Germany surely has a bright professional future, but one of his recent projects doesn’t do much to illuminate the senior living industry.
Court’s decision a tough break for senior living employers
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2017
California’s highest court has offered clarification on employee-break requirements. But this is hardly a limited dispute. In fact, the largely unfavorable ruling just might have implications for...
Operators seek resolution to these issues in the new year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Several regulatory issues remain unresolved for senior living operators as 2017 begins.
About that hospital boom ahead …
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2016
More than a few assisted living operators wouldn’t mind snapping off a piece of the post-surgical transfer action, but it turns out that a huge battle is heating up.
Many senior living operators appear to have trouble connecting the dots
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2016
Perhaps senior living operators shouldn’t laugh too loudly at Donald’s Trump’s expense. Although many think the next inhabitant of the Oval Office is tone deaf on certain socioeconomic...
First impressions: Little things can mean a lot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 12, 2016
I spent some time at a senior living community at the invitation of the Where You Live Matters campaign and realized that seemingly small things can add up to a memorable first impression for prospective...
Here’s one way to make visits more rewarding
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2016
A senior living center in China’s Jiangsu province has found a rather unique way to increase visitors.
Your flu to-do list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2016
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and senior living communities can take steps to encourage vaccination among residents and staff members.
Praise for Price might be short-lived
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
Businesses tend to be quite happy when elections put Republicans in charge of Congress and the White House. But senior living operators would be well advised to temper their giddiness this time, for two...