2020 outlook stable for not-for-profit life plan communities: Fitch Ratings
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
The outlook for the not-for-profit life plan community sector remains stable for 2020, according to Fitch Ratings.
It’s not just residents who are suffering
By
John O'Connor
Oct 29, 2020
This insidious virus has been harsh on the elderly among us – especially your residents – who are getting sick and dying in disproportionate numbers. As bad as that reality is – and it is terrible...
Dementia cafes gaining acceptance around the globe
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2019
Dementia cafes are emerging as a way to help provide better care and services for people with dementia, according to a Japanese study appearing in JAMDA.
Many with Alzheimer’s remain unaware
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...
Why you should be concerned about this pro-union measure
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2021
The Protecting the Right to Organize Act is not quite dead on arrival.
Look who’s offering advice on tough labor questions
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2017
A new announcement from the Department of Labor comes as welcome news.
They are starting to like you. They are starting to really, really like you
By
John O'Connor
Sep 27, 2018
As sea changes go, this is an important one – especially for those who make their living in the senior living sector.
Want to keep your best employees? Then break these two bad habits
By
John O'Connor
Feb 16, 2017
Most organizations would dramatically trim turnover overnight by adopting a coaching mindset and eliminating annual reviews.
Not much for ‘quickie election’ foes to feel good about
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2015
In upholding federal regulations that speed up union elections, a federal court recently dealt a serious blow to senior living operators and other critics.
Senior living operators should get familiar with these two words
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2020
This is probably a good time to get comfortable with a term economists like to throw around: creative destruction.