Caregiver pay in the balance as advocacy groups size up proposed spending requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2023
As assisted living provider advocacy groups try to influence federal home- and community-based services-related policy, their comments are joined by thousands of others, some in agreement with industry...
Is loneliness at work the next pandemic?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2023
A new study reveals that loneliness can be an issue for employees, even as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes. In fact, one group is calling loneliness “the next pandemic” in the workplace. But fortunately,...
Today’s the day! Virtual doors to McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo open at 10:30 a.m. ET
Jun 15, 2023
Attendees will be able to earn up to four continuing education credits by participating in webinars about surveys and citations, workforce issues and technology.
These programs are the future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2023
Just as important as selecting replacements for executives from existing pools of talent is building and expanding the pipeline of leadership candidates for the future — and not just at the very top....
Workforce, technology issues to be highlighted Thursday at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
Jun 11, 2023
Workforce and technology issues will be featured in sessions at the seventh annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo this Thursday, June 15. Senior living professionals will be able to earn up to...
Earn up to 4 CE credits June 15 at McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo
Jun 09, 2023
Senior living professionals will be able to earn up to four continuing education credits by attending the seventh annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday, June 15.
‘There’s always tension’: NCAL addresses fears of increased federal regulation of assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
Lobbying federal decision-makers for legislation that would benefit the assisted living sector may come with some risk of increased federal scrutiny, American Health Care Association / National Center...
Workforce issues at forefront as assisted living providers gather in DC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
Assisted living workforce issues are expected to dominate discussions when representatives of the National Center for Assisted Living and its affiliated organizations gather today and tomorrow in the nation’s...
Staffing agency use declining for many, but not all, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
Approximately 46% (45.9%) of respondents to a recent survey by speciality investment bank Ziegler said that they are using staffing from agencies less than they were a year ago.
Meaning, happiness and stress at work
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2023
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Time Use Survey shed light on how those who work in health and social assistance positions rate their work for meaning, happiness and stress.