It’s not just residents at risk of being lonely and isolated
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2018
Much has been written about the benefits that senior living communities can offer older adults who may be at risk of loneliness and isolation. A recent national survey puts more data behind the argument,...
Relationship advice for senior living leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 02, 2018
These two tips could help senior living leaders establish positive relationships with employees. In fact, it’s good advice for any relationship inside or outside the workplace.
Give these workers credit for being creative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2018
What do a dog, false eyelashes and hot coffee have in common? The answer may or may not surprise you.
Wage pressure continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2016
Two events that occurred in the past week are helping to ensure that staffing issues remain a top challenge for the senior living industry.
4 ways to value experience in the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 20, 2018
Recent AARP survey results suggest ways that employers can look to workers aged 45 or more years to address their staffing needs.
Six questions to solidify employee engagement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2017
The single most important thing a supervisor can do to firm up employee engagement, according to one expert, is to ask direct reports six kinds of questions once a month.
Another caregiver shortage for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2018
If anyone in senior living or long-term care is screaming in relation to the results of this year’s Fellowship Matches, they are screams of despair.
Don’t overlook this booming group of prospective employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 05, 2018
It only makes sense to turn to not-yet-retired baby boomers to meet some of the employment needs of senior living organizations. And at least four such organizations have committed in writing to doing...
Survey makes a case for going soft on new employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 30, 2018
New research from a surprising source may change the way you approach employee training and development.
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...