Good news for assisted living operators is that, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, employment in the sector has returned to pre-pandemic levels. But…
Worker shortage, mounting risks call for creative solutions
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Feb 27, 2020
Pressures are intensifying as we move forward, making it imperative for providers across the continuum to sharpen their risk-management capabilities even as they get creative where they can on the problem-solving...
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...
3 things to ‘know’ to develop CEO skills for the future of aging services
By
Jacquelyn Kung, DrPH, MBA
Robert G. Kramer
Ed Frauenheim
Feb 28, 2022
What follows is a guide for the leadership development needed in our industry. Three things to know: thyself, others and thy world.
A plan for America: Invest in our direct care workforce
By
Daniel R. Wilson
Mar 27, 2017
PHI has released recommendations to the Trump administration and Congress for meeting the need for more direct care workers to care for older Americans and people living with disabilities.
Payers ‘can’t ignore assisted living,’ former senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 27, 2017
Former Sens. Tom Daschle and Bill Frist showed prescience at the NIC Spring Investment Forum when they said that any reform to the Affordable Care Act would need bipartisan support to be successful. They...
It’s a bit early for a victory parade
By
John O'Connor
May 21, 2020
The stock market spiked notably Monday, following news that a COVID-19 vaccine candidate has shown encouraging trial results. But before you load up on Moderna stock, it might be helpful to keep a couple...
Ghosting: The new norm, or can we do better?
By
Melanie Perry, MS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP
Apr 01, 2024
I would like to challenge those of us in senior living to address and eliminate the frustrating, time- and resource-wasting trend of ghosting.
COVID claims are coming: Here’s how you can prepare
By
Timothy J. Ford, Esq.
Oct 05, 2020
Whether senior living and facilities will be penalized for resident or staff member illness is yet to be seen. Owners, however, should be aware that “COVID claims” likely are coming, and because of...
Senior living trends: Prepare for historic changes in 2020
By
Craig Abbott
Jan 06, 2020
Like never before, senior living and care organizations are facing a time of great uncertainty. These trends will have significant bearing within the senior living space.