New AI assistant promises to bridge service gaps facing residents and families
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
Yelp announced an AI-powered chatbot that could fills needs for users, whether the need is for personal care items or a new physician.
HCP’s name change to Healthpeak makes sense, CEO says
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
What’s in a name change? In the case of HCP Inc. rebranding itself as Healthpeak Properties, the adjustment reflects a new reality, according to the firm’s boss.
Labor board proposes more changes to union elections
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John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board is proposing several changes that are intended to make it easier for workers to remove a labor union representing a bargaining unit.
How they actually see you
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2015
These days, many senior living operators appear to be upgrading as quickly as possible.
Light drinkers less prone to dementia?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Moderate alcohol consumption might help people over the age of 60 preserve cognition, according to recently published findings in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
House passes bill to more than double the minimum wage
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John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2019
House lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that raises the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. The measure faces dim prospects in the Republican-controlled Senate, however.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Leah Klusch
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John O'Connor
Jul 27, 2020
McKnight’s has been serving the market for 40 years. Some might consider that a rare achievement. Leah Klusch might see it as a good start.
Three clear signs of change
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John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2014
These new shifts clearly point toward a different future
Ready for some labor pains?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
We don’t know by how much, but labor costs will soon rise.
Pilot program leads to 42 percent reduction in resident falls
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John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2024
A tech-based pilot program helped Allegro Senior Living reduce resident falls by 42%, the company announced Thursday. As a result, the Grayslake, IL-based firm plans to expand the program to more of its...