I’m late to this party but just found out about a pretty cool initiative that is part of Changing the Narrative’s anti-ageism campaign.
A Babe Ruth story got Pathway to Living’s new VP hooked on senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2020
Mike Ulm almost never got started in the industry, and then he met an Orioles-loving resident. Now he is using his experience to help create a new culture and brand loyalty.
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.
Financial report suggests good news for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2017
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests good news for seniors housing and care operators.
Senior living payroll clerk allegedly stole $256,000 from employer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2017
A payroll administrator for a California senior living operator has been charged with seven felonies after allegedly embezzling more than $256,000 from her employer by funneling funds to other accounts...
Some thoughts on Trump’s first 100 days
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2017
President Donald Trump will hit the 100-day mark of his presidency on Saturday. A new replacement for the Affordable Care Act, a new surgeon general and a new FDA commissioner are some of the changes for...
Front Porch, Covia to affiliate to become senior living, affordable housing giant
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2020
The boards of Front Porch and Covia voted Monday to affiliate, a decision that will create one of the largest not-for-profit senior living and affordable housing providers in the country.
Holiday gifts we would give if we could — and maybe we can
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 02, 2019
A new survey finds that half of us wish we could give certain “intangible” gifts to those we care about. But we can give at least some of these gifts to our family members, friends or co-workers....
Cost could prevent older adults from benefiting from ride-hailing services: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2019
Results of a new study suggest possible health and quality-of-life benefits when older adults use on-demand ride-hailing services such as the ones that have been tested and used by senior living operators....
The wave after the silver one
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2019
The “silver wave” of baby boomers hasn’t even hit yet — the oldest boomers won’t even turn 80 for another seven years — and yet one company is looking past that wave to the next one.