Are glowing acquisition reports a cause for optimism, or concern?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 13, 2015
Taken collectively, two recent reports show that last year was a great time to sell a property in this field — and this year may be even better. That may be good news for the movers and shakers. But...
Coming soon to your senior living organization: Explosive, unexpected changes
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
I can’t tell you what changes are coming to your senior living organization. But I can tell you this: They are coming.
An important ‘connection’ that senior living often overlooks
By
John O'Connor
Apr 27, 2017
I am not a marketing director for an assisted living or independent living community. But if I were, my message would be simple and direct.
Your Women of Distinction questions answered
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 20, 2019
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards program.
Why will operators struggle? Do the math
By
John O'Connor
Aug 18, 2016
If you run a senior living organization, a new Fidelity report should give you ample reason for concern. Why? Because it helps reveal a math challenge that will only get worse.
Falls can cost more than an arm and a leg
By
John O'Connor
Oct 31, 2014
Long-term care operators have many good reasons to keep resident falls to an absolute minimum. Yet it’s amazing how blasé we’ve become about the damage that falls inflict.
Under questioning, an Obamacare critic suddenly doesn’t have much to say
By
John O'Connor
Jan 19, 2017
Being on the business end of a Senate confirmation hearing can be a grueling, uncomfortable experience. That certainly was the case yesterday for the president-elect’s choice to run the Department...
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.
On the path to additional oversight?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Assisted living operators increasingly are serving residents with severe physical and cognitive challenges, are accepting Medicaid dollars and are getting into trouble while doing so. In other words, they...
Staffing options can get downright creative when you ‘give a damn’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 26, 2018
A new strategy could result in a “motivated, energized, stimulated, loyal” senior living workforce. And it’s pretty simple to implement.