The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Not such a happy new year on the regulatory front
By
John O'Connor
Jan 07, 2016
Pay attention to these regulatory developments or you may be looking at anything but a happy new year.
LTSS: A focus for 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
As 2015 drew to a close, more evidence came of the general public’s misunderstanding of how long-term services and supports are financed.
12 holiday hazards and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2015
Fire and safety issues can be more likely during holidays, according to one expert, because fewer staff members may be working and more visitors may be present.
Finally, a budget deal that doesn’t forget about Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 17, 2015
Details still need to be ironed out, but this largest-ever funding increase for Alzheimer’s disease is both welcome and overdue.
Senior living operators need to take a healthier approach
By
John O'Connor
Dec 10, 2015
Most of your prospects don’t mind goo-gas, and quite a few will see them as a differentiator. But is that what they really want?
How to win the online ratings game
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2015
The president of a senior living ratings and reviews website shares three common qualities of highly regarded providers and three ways that operators can secure good online reviews and ratings from residents...
Many mergers unlikely to deliver as promised
By
John O'Connor
Dec 03, 2015
Many deals simply won’t do much good for the people who didn’t help orchestrate them.
Fellowship and love are always in season
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 30, 2015
Senior living communities and their residents are getting into the late-year holiday mood in serious and lighthearted ways.
How to succeed at succession planning
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2015
When it comes to succession planning, some senior living organizations have some work to do. Fortunately, they have a few examples to which to look.
Maybe federal rules wouldn’t be so bad
By
John O'Connor
Nov 19, 2015
The choice and autonomy afforded by state regulation, or standardization made possible by federal oversight. What’s best for assisted living operators, especially those that do business in several...