Senior living operators better brace for new labor pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 11, 2021
An undeniable consequence of the November elections is that Democrats now rule the roost in Washington. And it appears that one of their first orders of business is to rebalance labor relations — and...
Letter seeks extension of lowered threshold for medical expense deduction
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Four lawmakers recently sent a letter to Senate leadership seeking an extension of the reduced threshold for the medical expense deduction. Many senior living residents benefit from the provision.
Pets can ease depression and loneliness after loss of a spouse, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
The companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults, Florida State University researchers have found.
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.
Maybe not such a safe bet after all
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2019
GE’s long-term care insurance experience has two takeaways for senior living operators.
Another upscale senior living story? That is so rich!
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2018
With apologies to the Beatles, I read the news today. Oh boy.
Senior living operators continue to make costly decisions
By
John O'Connor
Oct 18, 2018
Going forward, the great unmet need for senior living is not going to be among people who can afford to keep paying more.
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.
When department heads collide
By
John O'Connor
Jun 02, 2016
This conflict management approach might seem onerous, but the researchers who propose it say it’s a worthwhile investment for any team.
Maybe it’s time to change the message
By
John O'Connor
Nov 12, 2015
A new survey sheds light on what the message of senior living communities’ marketing materials should be, but reality doesn’t match.