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...
People in the news, Aug. 8
Aug 08, 2017
Appointments and awards involving Dominion Senior Living, the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp., Validus Senior Living, Vi Christi...
Efforts to end ageism grow
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2017
It wasn’t even a year ago that LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan announced that LeadingAge had a new mission: to “permanently change the image of aging in our society.” New...
A centered approach to research on aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2017
Robyn Stone, DrPH, talks about a unique partnership with an ambitious agenda.
REIT investments suggest a healthy future for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2017
Back-to-back earnings calls Friday morning suggested a healthy future for senior living operators, as two large public healthcare real estate investment trusts relayed the growing place that senior living...
People in the news, July 25
Jul 25, 2017
Promotions, appointments and honors related to Asbury Communities, Erickson Living, LeadingAge Florida, LCS, Norterre, Presbyterian Communities and Services and Ziegler.
ADA compliance: Will you be the next one sued?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2017
The country’s largest senior living provider recently was threatened with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act at its communities. Here’s...
Six questions to solidify employee engagement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2017
The single most important thing a supervisor can do to firm up employee engagement, according to one expert, is to ask direct reports six kinds of questions once a month.
People in the news, July 11
Jul 11, 2017
Appointments, promotions and awards involving Always Best Care, Capital Senior Living, Covenant Retirement Communities, The Goodman Group, Newmark Knight Frank, Perkins Eastman and Watercrest Senior Living...