White House plan to reopen states helpful, but more needed for senior living: Balda
By
John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2020
The White House has released guidelines for states to reopen their businesses, while relaxing social distancing measures. Argentum President and CEO James Balda said he was thankful that the plan includes...
Some good news on the labor-shortage front?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2020
Many operators must have breathed a sigh of relief earlier this week.
The Senate has unanimously approved the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act.
The push for standards: At least we’re making progress
By
John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2020
Ever been to one of those weddings where the parents were a bit less than thrilled? Kind of reminds me of the way a few senior living organizations are now looking at Argentum.
Senior living can and must do better
By
John O'Connor
Sep 09, 2021
If senior living wants to avoid the poor reputation so prevalent across skilled care, it must get serious about keeping its house in order. The most obvious way to do this is a two-step approach.
Is senior living ready for an adult conversation?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2019
This might be a good time to ask whether the sector actually is growing up or if it remains mired in a purgatorial state between accountability and immaturity.
Argentum announces initiative to improve industry recruiting, retention
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2018
A new Argentum initiative unveiled Tuesday at the organization’s Senior Living Executive Conference aims to solve the recruitment and retention challenges facing operators across the senior living...
McKnight’s announces second annual class of Hall of Honor inductees in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2020
Twenty-two women will be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor as part of the second annual class.
Ruling could lead to worse health outcomes, higher expenses for older adults, provider group says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 31, 2023
Healthcare insurance programs could be changing after a federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that insurance companies don’t have to pay for cancer and heart screenings as well as some other preventive...