With federal, state and local lawmakers and regulators increasingly scrutinizing assisted living operators individually and at the corporate and industry levels, it will be critical for providers and their...
Assisted living’s current and future importance in serving older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2023
As I was writing this week about Newsweek’s first-ever ranking of US continuing care retirement communities, coming Nov. 29, it struck me again how much senior living operators, collectively, are in...
A chance for a fresh start, now or later
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2024
If you were hoping to make some New Year’s resolutions for 2024, don’t fret that it’s the second week of January already.
Prioritizing wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
If your company or community priorities include a focus on wellness for employees, results of a new survey could inspire you to examine your policies, practices and employee education related to work breaks...
A ‘phenomenal’ trip down memory lane
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2023
I enjoyed an unexpected trip down memory lane this week, spending quality time with my grandmother, even if it was only in my mind.
Beyond the ‘silver wave,’ another trend awaits senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2024
The senior living field has been preparing for the “silver wave” to hit for many years. But newly released research shows another coming demographic trend that operators will want to get ready for.
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Your choice: Likable or memorable?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2023
If you’re looking to devise or revise a slogan for your organization, you may need to choose between likableness and memorableness, according to the findings of a recent study.
Engage your employees to improve performance outcomes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2024
Increasing employee engagement has many benefits, among them improved productivity. Here are some ideas about how to do it.
From lay media to social media, people are questioning assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2024
TikTok is the latest medium generating attention for the assisted living industry, and not necessarily the good kind of attention.