Ever have one of those birthdays where you received the classic “old geezer” treatment? You know, the black balloons, sympathy cards, tombstone-shaped birthday cake, adult diapers and other...
This absolutely needs to be on your to-do list
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2016
Given the many uncertainties each operator faces, it’s surprising that more of them don’t do something that’s guaranteed to improve their odds for success.
The big question before every senior living operator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2016
Sooner or later, operators in this sector will face a fork in the proverbial road. If you are not considering your future in this field, you must be extremely confident. Or foolish.
A tech breakthrough that shows how far we’ve come
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2016
A technological development could give operators the ability to markedly improve care delivery and coordination.
Assisted suicide expands
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While assisted suicide remains highly controversial, it appears that more states are inclined to make the option legal for those beset by terminal conditions.
Meet your new foe, same as the old foe
By
John O'Connor
Jul 28, 2016
Assisted living got where it is today largely by promising to do a better job than nursing homes. That same strategy — under admittedly different circumstances — also may be the key to future success.
New overtime rule a major concern — and rightfully so
By
John O'Connor
Jul 14, 2016
Concerned about the new federal overtime rule? You have plenty of company.
Court’s labor ruling averts possible catastrophe
By
John O'Connor
Jul 07, 2016
A recent labor law ruling by Virginia’s highest court should have most senior living operators breathing a bit easier. That’s because an alternate decision could have launched a mountain of...
The looming payment challenge few are talking about
By
John O'Connor
Jun 30, 2016
If you are a senior living operator and your rents went up a bit last year, that’s a good thing, right? As it turns out, the answer may not be so obvious.
Senior living operators may soon need to make big plans
By
John O'Connor
Jun 16, 2016
What exactly does a local hospital merger have to do with the fate of your organization in the years to come? As it turns out, perhaps plenty.