‘This is a first’ — ‘Vision’ group aims to create leadership pathways for senior living and...
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 22, 2022
Senior living and other aging services leaders took another big step forward Tuesday with the announcement of the Vision Centre: Leadership Development for Aging Services initiative.
McKnight’s Senior Living COVID-19 survey: Operators cope with staffing issues by paying overtime, having...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2020
Overtime pay is the most common form of compensation that senior living operators are giving to cover extra shifts and address other staffing needs as communities work to prevent or manage cases of COVID-19...
Pandemic will forge an improved senior living product, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2021
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the senior living industry. But industry experts said Wednesday that they are optimistic it will emerge a better product on the other side.
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Workforce shortages, leadership burnout among long-term care’s top challenges: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Staffing shortages top the list of challenges for senior living and care providers, lending them to focus on employee engagement and retention.
2022 will bring challenges, opportunities for senior living industry: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 10, 2021
Senior living executives say that the sector will continue to face workforce and operating challenges in 2022, but they are carrying a sense of optimism into the new year, with technology and innovation...
Today’s employees looking for ‘a little bit more’ than pizza parties
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2023
Brainstorming ways to recognize employees in an effort to boost retention rates? Forget the pizza party, one researcher says. Today’s employees are looking for a little bit more.
Staffing, cost of care, living conditions top bones of contention for prospective AL residents and operators,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2023
As a wave of baby boomers continues to shape the senior living landscape, a new white paper looks at top concerns those prospective residents are raising in evaluating their options, and provides best...
Court approves class action status for assisted living staffing lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2023
An appellate court has granted class certification to residents alleging that a senior living operator used deceptive practices by falsely promising to adequately staff its communities to meet resident...
Adding a human touch to human resources
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
Capital Senior Living’s Jeremy Falke talks about ways the company is attracting and keeping talent.