Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
Big senior living stories of 2018
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2018
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
6 lessons from a senior living operator’s survey of 2,000 Americans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 10, 2018
Provision Living’s peek into what Americans want from retirement can provide food for thought for other providers, too.
What you need to know about senior living’s future
By
John O'Connor
Oct 11, 2018
This piece is a must-read for anyone who wants to be well-informed.
NIC: New inventory, competition continue to affect senior living occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2018
The occupancy rate for seniors housing across the United States in the third quarter was at its lowest level since the second quarter of 2011, when it was 87.5%, according to new data released Thursday...
Labor, materials issues continue to plague senior living construction: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2018
Issues related to labor and materials continue to affect seniors housing construction negatively and are not expected to abate soon, according to a new brief prepared for the American Seniors Housing Association...
Two paths to higher occupancy, per NIC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2018
Two paths can help senior living operators prevent occupancy from dropping any further, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Retaining older workers is important, too, speaker says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2018
Many employers are focused on attracting and retaining millennials when they also should be concerned about older workers leaving their organizations, Bruce Tulgan, author and founder of management training...
Lumber, labor continue to affect seniors housing construction: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2018
Increased lumber costs and a labor shortage continue to be concerns in seniors housing construction projects across the country, according to a new brief prepared for the American Seniors Housing Association...
Way to grow! NIC will focus on key issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2017
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s new CEO, Brian Jurutka, lays out the organization’s plans for the future in this exclusive interview.