The Reframing Aging Initiative advocates for the use of certain language regarding aging in hopes of improving the general public’s understanding of aging and the ways that older people contribute to...
10 tips for recruiting and retaining employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2018
A new guide that focuses on recruiting and retaining direct care workers offers advice that applies to many types of senior living employees.
GAO report on assisted living could be a game changer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2018
As the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles faced off Sunday in the biggest football matchup of the season, the Government Accountability Office was preparing to release a long-awaited report that...
Everyone wins when generations mix
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2016
We’ve heard much anecdotal evidence of how older and younger people alike benefit from intergenerational programming in senior living. New research suggests an additional benefit.
New Disney business will develop residential communities with 55+ housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2022
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney master-planned communities that include 55+ housing.
Campaign writes off stereotypes of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
I’m late to this party but just found out about a pretty cool initiative that is part of Changing the Narrative’s anti-ageism campaign.
A Babe Ruth story got Pathway to Living’s new VP hooked on senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2020
Mike Ulm almost never got started in the industry, and then he met an Orioles-loving resident. Now he is using his experience to help create a new culture and brand loyalty.
Love for senior living is conspicuous, contagious
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2016
As Valentine’s Day and the six-month anniversary of the launching of McKnight’s Senior Living’s website and e-newsletter approach, the passion of those working in senior living is obvious.
Financial report suggests good news for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2017
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests good news for seniors housing and care operators.
Senior living payroll clerk allegedly stole $256,000 from employer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2017
A payroll administrator for a California senior living operator has been charged with seven felonies after allegedly embezzling more than $256,000 from her employer by funneling funds to other accounts...