If you’re looking for your organization’s employee wellness plan to pay dividends in the form of lower healthcare costs and absenteeism rates as well as higher job tenure and performance, then a new...
Unearthed treasure in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2016
The support of her employer has made it possible for one woman to continue serving older adults where they live while also presenting positive images of older adults to the broader world.
Workers want more than a paycheck
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2017
New research reveals a few changes that operators could make to appeal to potential employees.
Intergenerational program brings nice surprises
By
Jim Lay
Feb 08, 2016
A simple plan for students to entertain residents has blossomed into a depth of kinship and connection between unlikely acquaintances.
Recognizing relevance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
As we roll into film awards season, one slate in particular grabbed my attention this past week when winners were announced.
Tick tock, TikTok: Making time for fun in retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2022
I read this week about a retirement community in West Hollywood, CA, that has six residents aged 70 to 85. Except “Retirement House” isn’t a real place, and the “residents” don’t really live...
Are you ready for an Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Some treatments for Alzheimer’s may be available by 2020. If so, the U.S. healthcare system may not be prepared, according to a new study.
Taking age discrimination off the menu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2017
A court case in Boston ultimately may affect hiring practices at all types of employers across the country.
Now is the time to take steps to prevent the flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 19, 2016
With the peak of flu season approaching, a recent poll has troubling findings for senior living operators.
Senior living’s slide into the welfare class
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2020
The push for support for assisted living from Uncle Sam is intensifying. But as any skilled care operator will remind you, Uncle Sam tends to be a very demanding business partner.