Last year, our company experienced a major transition that allowed us the opportunity to recalibrate. As Assisted Living Concepts, a 32-year pioneer in the assisted living industry, we embraced this opportunity...
5 strategies for hiring and retaining talent during a pandemic
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Jan 24, 2022
Senior living and care leaders continue to navigate the effects of COVID-19 on their organizations, staff members and the individuals they care for. In the midst of this global health crisis, long-term...
4 lessons from 3 tech wake-up calls
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
Three tech-related stories that made the news Friday serve as wake-up calls for individuals and businesses.
Safeguarding senior living: Avoid 3 key mistakes in employee screenings
By
Jeff Ernste
Jan 11, 2024
As disconcerting as the stakes may be, properly carrying out background checks is a necessary and ultimately rewarding effort.
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
The bridge to profitability: 5 reasons successful operators use bridge loans
By
Don Pelgrim
Aug 25, 2022
In an environment of economic uncertainty, short-term capital, or bridge lending, can prove invaluable in meeting business goals. Here are five reasons successful senior living providers leverage bridge...
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.
7 best practices in team alignment for higher marketing outcomes
By
Wendy O’Donovan Phillips
Nov 09, 2023
100+ senior living executives recently identified seven best practices for achieving higher marketing outcomes through team alignment.
Reason for hope as World Alzheimer’s Month continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2019
Days before World Alzheimer’s Day, which was Saturday, some bad news arrived about the search for a treatment. But there still are reasons for hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Be mindful of these ways to reduce stress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2016
Employees and employers alike may want to focus on the benefits of mini-meditation and mindfulness.