4 ways to customize the dining experience at your community
By
Dirk Noteboom
Jun 09, 2022
Many senior living communities aren’t living up to their potential. They’re only offering a limited and programmatic dining experience.
5 ways to attract and support leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2022
Want to attract women to leadership positions in your organization? A “returnship” program is one of five ideas in a new report.
Who is attracted — and not attracted — to active adult apartments
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 06, 2022
Q. Is the active adult apartment product successfully attracting and serving a younger and more active segment of the senior population? A. Active adult apartments are attracting an age profile that...
Complete your C-suite with a CIO
By
Seth Anthony
Jun 02, 2022
The providers that are going to thrive and grow are those that give a seat at the proverbial table to their information technology leaders.
Legislators must ensure affordable housing for low-income older Americans
By
Marta Hill Gray
May 31, 2022
Despite a rapidly aging population, little has been done in the policy arena to ensure less wealthy older Americans can access affordable housing and receive the care they need with ease and dignity.
Language can help reframe aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2022
The Reframing Aging Initiative advocates for the use of certain language regarding aging in hopes of improving the general public’s understanding of aging and the ways that older people contribute to...
Worker wellness and the surprising effect of flooring in senior living communities
By
Mark Huxta
May 26, 2022
Enhancing the ergonomic conditions of the staff’s environment, including flooring, will help improve productivity and retention.
Choice: senior living’s past and future
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 23, 2022
It was the concept of consumer choice that led to the formation of the senior living industry, and it will be choice that drives the industry’s success in the future. That was part of the message that...
Why senior living career opportunities are growing
By
Scott Monson
May 23, 2022
The career opportunities that are available in the senior living industry continue to grow within hundreds of communities, and the field is drawing tremendous interest from people that will enable owners,...
Today’s technology is revolutionizing senior living
By
Margaret DeVinney
May 19, 2022
With more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, senior living is set for tremendous growth as the resident demographic moves toward the baby boomers. Those new tech-savvy prospective residents do...