Success for senior living operators will depend on finding ways to attract and keep high-quality employees, and the results of a new survey could help employers crack the code.
A big lump of coal … and an opportunity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Christmas came early for the senior living field on Sunday, when providers collectively found a big lump of coal in the industry stocking. But that stocking also contains an opportunity.
‘Plain vanilla’ senior living still won’t do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living turns 20, Bob Kramer discusses how operators must customize and personalize their offerings to attract and keep residents.
More women at the top, and more inroads to make
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
There’s still more work to do, both overall and in senior living, until we see more women at the top. Along the way, we can ensure that women leaders get the recognition they deserve and tell their stories...
Are assisted living residents moving in too early or too late?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2023
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides fresh insights into assisted living residents at move-in and a couple of years later and suggests questions to contemplate about the future of the...
Advice for those interested in the middle market
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2023
For senior living and care organizations looking to begin serving the middle market — and judging by the standing-room-only crowd at a session during the LeadingAge Annual Meeting Sunday afternoon, there...
‘The Golden Bachelor’ could be a golden opportunity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2023
Is “The Golden Bachelor” another example of stereotyping and ageism? Or is the show’s outreach and focus on older adults a reason to cheer?
CMS’ HCBS access rule adds burdens, industry says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2023
Compensation spending requirement, quality measures are the focus of comments that groups submitted to the federal government.
When it comes to DEI, survey shows there’s a lot of work to do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows that for employers who value diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, much work remains to be done.
4 things the 2020 Census might tell us about senior living’s future
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2023
Several thoughts struck me as I read several new age-related reports dropped late last week by the US Census Bureau.