If you’re headed to a major senior living conference this year, you may find a new “best of” cities list of interest. But this is a list that no city wants to be on.
Women taking more seats in the boardroom
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2019
Women are making strides in gaining seats on corporate boards, at least according to one measure.
Reason for hope as World Alzheimer’s Month continues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2019
Days before World Alzheimer’s Day, which was Saturday, some bad news arrived about the search for a treatment. But there still are reasons for hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Why healthcare may not matter in this election
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 18, 2016
Just in time for the Republican and Democratic national political conventions, a new poll and a new website provide insights into voter and candidate thoughts about healthcare.
What the growing wealth gap could mean for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2018
Could the future success of the senior living industry depend on actions that might affect near-term success?
Success can come in all sizes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
The owner of a six-bed senior living community shares advice on marketing, management and operations, and communities of all sizes may find her insights helpful.
The mental health toll of COVID-19 — and what you can do about it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this column that the pandemic has had mental health effects on workers. Recent research on the topic may surprise you, however.
An answer to staffing woes?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
As the race for the presidency continues, we’ve been hearing a lot about immigrants and immigration reform. Off the campaign trail, in senior living, the topic frequently comes up, too.
$88.2B proposed for pandemic preparedness while we await the fate of $22.5B request
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2022
The administration is calling for Congress to provide $22.5 billion in emergency funding so the federal government can carry out its plan to continue to fight COVID-19. It’s a message the senior living...
The positive powers of play
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
One senior living community has found a new way to take advantage of the good weather while improving the physical and mental health of residents.