New overtime rule a major concern — and rightfully so
By
John O'Connor
Jul 14, 2016
Concerned about the new federal overtime rule? You have plenty of company.
A shipshape approach to senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2021
What are the biggest barriers to affordable seniors housing Lately, this issue has received considerable discussion and some debate. For my money, two challenges rise above the rest.
Why calls for reform aren’t reasonable
By
John O'Connor
May 26, 2022
Differing constituencies have different priorities. What’s reasonable to one side might be fighting words to the other.
How soon will the other shoe drop?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2023
CMS still has another shoe to drop: an imminent staffing requirement. And if you think it will just affect nursing homes, a recent study says otherwise.
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...
New AI tool may help detect dementia’s earliest signs
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A speech analysis tool successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, a new study finds.
Children are our future, and other troubling thoughts
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2022
A new American Advisors Group survey helps put the future of senior living payments in perspective. But not in a good way. For if the findings from 1,510 respondents are anywhere near accurate, the kids...
Beyond growing pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2017
Brookdale had big plans: To become the first senior living operator with a national brand. But a troubled purchase and other headaches keep getting in the way.
You may not like what the NIC’s middle-market study reveals
By
John O'Connor
Apr 13, 2017
It’s very possible the real payoff of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care study of middle-market demand for seniors housing may be the reality check it delivers. And here, I’m...
This isn’t a horror flick; it’s a lot more frightening
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2017
We’ve all seen those horror films where the villain appears to be terminated — only to return for more. A real-live version of this scenario may be playing out in Washington.