As Americans paused over the weekend to remember Armed Forces members who died while serving the United States, one veteran was giving thanks to several heroes who “by their sacrifice, saved lives and...
Quality in action
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 30, 2020
In response to my blog last week, I heard from several readers who shared the creative actions their senior living communities are taking to keep residents healthy and active socially, physically and cognitively.
Coronavirus has reached long-term care. Prepare, don’t panic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2020
The first reported possible outbreak of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility, and the first reported case of COVID-19 in a healthcare worker — a caregiver in that facility, were announced by the Centers...
A great holiday gift for the women in your work life
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Looking for a last-minute gift for a female colleague? Or maybe you’re a woman seeking a holiday splurge for yourself. Or perhaps you’re trying to think of a way to ring in the new year at work. Here’s...
This senior living president has COVID-19. Here’s what he wants you to know
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2020
Rodney Alderfer was doing everything he could to protect himself, his family and those in his workplace from becoming sick with COVID-19. He came down with the disease anyway.
A free online resource for your community’s wellness programming needs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2017
The National Institute on Aging offers an evidence-based program designed specifically to promote regular exercise and physical activity among adults aged 50 or more years. And senior living communities...
Success may be as simple as focusing on two areas
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2016
Senior living operators should focus their efforts on two areas, says elder care policy expert Laura Katz Olson, Ph.D. And one is especially important.
COVID caregivers, don’t forget to take care of yourselves
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2020
Results of a new survey bring potentially troubling news for those in senior living employees and the companies for which they work: Personal exposure to the coronavirus is linked with poor mental health....
Balancing safety, quality of life in the COVID-19 era
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2020
Pavlo Kononenko doesn’t think his company’s approach to battling the effects of COVID-19 is unique, but what he described in a recent blog certainly is different from media reports that portray senior...
Senior living rises to meet the challenges associated with COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2020
Many, many examples exist of senior living companies taking extraordinary steps on behalf of older adults at this time. We’d love to hear your stories.