The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Advice for the post-Gaylord exercise world
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2016
At the AHCA meeting in Nashville, TN, this week, the vastness of Gaylord Opryland may have you thinking it will be a cinch to reach the popular fitness goal of 10,000 steps per day. But what about when...
Maybe it’s true that the best is yet to come
By
John O'Connor
Oct 13, 2016
Ever have one of those birthdays where you received the classic “old geezer” treatment? You know, the black balloons, sympathy cards, tombstone-shaped birthday cake, adult diapers and other...
Should residents have a bigger role in senior living conferences?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
End users of healthcare organizations have much to contribute to them through industry conferences, maintain the authors of a recently published paper. And yes, their assertion applies to senior living.
This new ‘opportunity’ might have a bad aftertaste
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2016
If this field is not going to hold its bad actors accountable, then you can bet that it’s just a matter of time until someone else steps in.
The secret to reaching potential residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2016
Ten thousand Americans turn 65 every day, and if the senior living industry wants to attract them sooner rather than later, communities need to start doing things differently, Cornerstone Affiliates President...
A more enlightened way to examine your value proposition?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 29, 2016
One top-of-mind issue kept resurfacing at the recent National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care meeting: How do we deliver more value to our customers? A helpful resource recently surfaced.
It’ll be a shame if we don’t act soon to address caregiver issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The United States probably won’t be implementing one country’s ideas to address challenges related to an aging population, but we need to do something, and quickly.
Misery loves company when it comes to recruiting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
Results of a recent Society for Human Resources Management survey about recruiting most likely will not surprise anyone in aging services, but perhaps there is comfort in knowing that the senior living...
Want to get into the C-suite? There’s no substitute for (the right) experience
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2016
So you say you’d like to snap off a piece of that C-suite action? It turns out that varied experience might get you there a bit faster.
How to work wellness into the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2016
A recent study suggests a new reason to walk in the workplace.