The first days on the job for senior living hires and other workers can leave a bit to be desired, a new survey finds. More than half (59%) experience a mishap during the onboarding process, according...
Talk about a rough Labor Day
By
John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2023
Monday marks Labor Day. But given recent developments, many senior living operators might feel as if they are in a labor daze.
They’ve got spirit, yes they do
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2023
It’s hard to believe some of the things that exist actually exist. Carpeting in bathrooms? Steering wheels with TV screens? Enthusiastic nurses in senior living? The last item might be the toughest of...
Transform your company in 10 easy steps
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
In a hurry to change the way your senior living community operates and gets things done? Then you might want to consider the following 10 principles of change.
Senior living portfolio a drag on Ventas
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
First-quarter results were a mixed bag for Ventas.
New signs that insurance companies might control senior living’s destiny
By
John O'Connor
Dec 21, 2017
It’s starting to look like assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities simply may become spokes connected to a hub controlled by somebody else.
Take two Bunny Hops and call me in the morning
By
John O'Connor
Nov 06, 2017
As drug companies invest millions of dollars to find Alzheimer’s treatments, one research team is dancing to a different drummer. Actually, dancing to a drummer could be part of its investigation.
Staffing options can get downright creative when you ‘give a damn’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 26, 2018
A new strategy could result in a “motivated, energized, stimulated, loyal” senior living workforce. And it’s pretty simple to implement.
Community’s rules collide with imminent death-with-dignity law
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
The Hawaii chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a senior living operator who claims residents may not partake in a state law that begins in January.
How future workers might find a gig in senior living
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2019
Imagine a future where senior living organizations have only a few frontline employees, maybe none.