Shaping a better future for the human resources function in senior living and care
By
Dean Moore
Mar 25, 2024
The future of human resources may not be what it used to be, but it still could be bright for the right individuals.
Take steps to prevent falls
By
Ellen Schneider, MBA
Sep 21, 2015
Falls Prevention Awareness Day is Sept. 23. The National Council on Aging offers some simple steps to reduce the risk of falling for your residents or other older adults in your life.
Each person can and does make a difference, in big or small ways
By
Joan Devine
Jun 30, 2022
In May, I had the privilege of attending the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony in Chicago. There, I was in a room full of truly remarkable women who have contributed so much to the field...
Proactive security: Integrations that make a big impact
By
Danielle Myers
Aug 30, 2018
For senior living communities, security breaches can come in all shapes and sizes.
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?
Attention senior living operators: Analytics will not solve all your problems
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2018
When it comes to senior living, technology arguably is the most disruptive force in play. And within the technology sphere, no tool is making a bigger impact than analytics.
‘Plain vanilla’ senior living still won’t do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living turns 20, Bob Kramer discusses how operators must customize and personalize their offerings to attract and keep residents.
Presidential election outcome ‘undecipherable’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2016
A taxi driver I met during the recent Argentum meeting in Denver polled riders and is ready to make a prediction about the presidential election. Former ABC White House correspondent Ann Compton, speaking...
Putting Mom first: Nurturing through person-centered care
By
Deanna Vigliotta
May 09, 2024
The senior living industry story’s trajectory must change. Expectations must change. Priorities must change.
A plan for America: Invest in our direct care workforce
By
Daniel R. Wilson
Mar 27, 2017
PHI has released recommendations to the Trump administration and Congress for meeting the need for more direct care workers to care for older Americans and people living with disabilities.