We’ve read — and McKnight’s Senior Living has written — much about the growing need for senior housing for middle-income older adults since April. Interest has not abated.
COVID, one year later
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2021
At this time a year ago, we still were unsure what the coronavirus would mean for the industry, for the country or for us personally. Now, effects are clear, even if we still don’t know all of the answers.
A new day in the battle against COVID
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2021
We all can agree that we’d like to see an end to the illness and death caused by the coronavirus. We’d like families and residents to be able to hug one another again. We’d like to stop having to...
Give flu vaccination a shot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
This year’s flu statistics are scary. Vaccination could protect you, co-workers, residents and the livelihood of your senior living community.
How to stay competitive in a time of oversupply
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 10, 2019
Eric Mendelsohn on Thursday provided a peek into National Health Investors’ playbook for helping its operators stay competitive when a new senior living community is opening nearby.
How to work wellness into the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2016
A recent study suggests a new reason to walk in the workplace.
Should residents have a bigger role in senior living conferences?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
End users of healthcare organizations have much to contribute to them through industry conferences, maintain the authors of a recently published paper. And yes, their assertion applies to senior living.
Is it a zombie apocalypse?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2017
Are your family members, friends and co-workers acting uncharacteristically? I conducted some research and am here to share my findings and quell your worries.
Be mindful of these ways to reduce stress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2016
Employees and employers alike may want to focus on the benefits of mini-meditation and mindfulness.
It’s not just residents at risk of being lonely and isolated
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2018
Much has been written about the benefits that senior living communities can offer older adults who may be at risk of loneliness and isolation. A recent national survey puts more data behind the argument,...