The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
For all McKnight’s Senior Living columns by McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor, click here.
For all columns by McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers, click here.
Genworth’s announcement a potential game changer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 11, 2016
Despite numerous setbacks, private long-term care insurance still has a lot of potential.
Love for senior living is conspicuous, contagious
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2016
As Valentine’s Day and the six-month anniversary of the launching of McKnight’s Senior Living’s website and e-newsletter approach, the passion of those working in senior living is obvious.
Welcome to the Age of Misalignment
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2016
If we are to make any judgment about America’s current supply of senior living stock, it is this: Things are seriously out of whack.
Taking work seriously
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
Have you heard the one about the woman whose hair caught on fire as she was blow-drying it? Or the one about the person whose clothes — all of them — were stolen?
Hospitals as business partners? It’s not such a far-fetched notion
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2016
Some will argue that senior living can never replace skilled care when it comes to post-acute care. You’ll be able to recognize them by the strength of their convictions and the shortness of their...
Be smart about phones, social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2016
If you haven’t reviewed your human resources manual lately, now may be a good time to check your policies related to cellphone and social media use by employees during work hours — or to formulate...
An unjust employment ban is finally removed
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2016
It’s one thing to pay for youthful indiscretions right after they happen. It’s quite another to have to wear the modern-day equivalent of a Scarlet letter for the rest of one’s working...
Now is the time to take steps to prevent the flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 19, 2016
With the peak of flu season approaching, a recent poll has troubling findings for senior living operators.
Sleepless in the C-suite
By
John O'Connor
Jan 14, 2016
To get a better idea of why 2016 may be an especially challenging year for employers in this sector, consider a list of “scariest challenges” that recently was put together.
Recognizing relevance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
As we roll into film awards season, one slate in particular grabbed my attention this past week when winners were announced.