How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world
By
Patrick McCormick, CPA
Feb 22, 2021
As they juggle short-term challenges with adapting to the long-term implications of the pandemic, operators can benefit from the so-called “zoom-in, zoom-out approach” that has been used by many successful...
Crisis communication: Senior living sector’s challenges are in the early stage
By
Tim O'Brien
Sep 08, 2020
The pandemic has really sunk the industry’s reputation, and it’s going to take a lot to revive it. These PR strategies can be used to increase business and attract employees.
CCRCs to participate in $3 million test of robots to curb resident loneliness, apathy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2020
Two Ohio continuing care retirement communities will participate in a $3.13 million study testing whether socially assistive robots, some of which are shaped like animals, can encourage social interaction...
Speaker shares tips to prevent and address bullying in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2018
If the response of attendees at a Tuesday session at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting is any indication, bullying is prevalent in senior living.
Real-life pest concerns from senior living professionals
By
Glen Ramsey, BCE
Jul 18, 2019
As a facility manager, you need to know how to handle pest issues before they can become a major problem to your residents.
More acquisitions, conversions on tap for Capital Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2017
Capital Senior Living in 2017 will be focused on acquiring new communities, increasing the number of properties it owns rather than leases, and converting some existing independent living units to assisted...
Finding and keeping caregivers: A growing crisis
By
Stephen Campbell
Feb 06, 2017
A new campaign offers 60 new ideas to help address the caregiving crisis in senior living.
Why caregiver training matters and how it can benefit you
By
Maria Wellisch
Nov 03, 2016
As the number of seniors entering senior communities continues to grow, an ever-increasing need exists to provide quality and consistent training for caregivers to ensure that they are equipped to provide...
Affordable seniors housing owners, residents benefit from legislation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 19, 2016
A bill that would benefit owners and residents of affordable seniors housing is headed toward President Barack Obama’s desk, and two more are being considered in the Senate.
Take risks, ABHOW CEO David Ferguson advises
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2015
Four months after announcing his organization’s intentions to merge with be.group, ABHOW President and CEO David Ferguson offers some advice for colleagues on the nonprofit side of senior living...