Older adults become dehydrated more quickly than younger people. Understanding the reasons for this challenge can prevent it from happening.
Words matter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2015
Those working in the senior living field may have conflicting opinions as to the appropriateness of evolving terminology such as life plan community, but it makes good business sense to consider language...
An insider’s view of the changes to the companionship law
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 14, 2016
Getting seniors the care they need and paying caregivers a fair wage are the tasks that lie before us. In an industry devoted to caregiving, a solution should be within our reach.
Moving toward gender equality
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
I’m pulling for a day when instruments such as the Gender Equality Index won’t be needed, because equality will be something that serves as an assumed basis from which other actions stem. Until that...
How to renovate and reposition your senior living community
By
B. Dean Maddalena
Nov 28, 2016
Despite the grumbling about certain senior living market centers across the country being overbuilt or saturated, I notice a discernible uptick in one specific market area: renovations and repositioning.
Six traits to look for when investing in senior living technology
By
Stephanie Grier, MS, ATC, CSCS
Jun 08, 2017
It’s a challenge to support the growing healthcare needs of a large population with more chronic illnesses while recognizing and respecting their desires for independence. Technology can help.
Top 5 characteristics of the best general contractors
By
Robert Reeves
Jul 22, 2019
Your project lies in the hands of your contractor. Choose the wrong one and you can be left with a host of problems before construction even begins.
The benefits of earned wage access
By
Mary Haynes
Oct 31, 2019
As a business leader, I always am looking for innovative workforce solutions. We pay fair wages, and our employees can benefit from being able to better manage their finances — and I soon discovered...
Admissions and the multi-location trap: Don’t fall into it
By
Darren Mathis
Sep 12, 2019
Many communities with expanding portfolios continue to handle the extremely sensitive admissions process manually, on paper. Is this a problem? Yes, and here’s why.
Senior care industry offers employment perks millennials seek
By
Diane Wiley
Jan 03, 2017
A very strong alignment exists between what millennials want in their work lives and what we can offer.