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Four ways to creatively disrupt senior living — for all the right reasons
By
Ann Lovell
Jun 25, 2018
“Creative disruption” in four key areas can help senior living communities address challenges related to changing resident expectations and labor shortages across disciplines.
How to get the most from automated marketing in senior living
By
Sean Leonard
Apr 04, 2024
Here is what we know to be true about automation implementation — what works, what doesn’t work and where you can save time, effort and money.
Senior living’s slide into the welfare class
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2020
The push for support for assisted living from Uncle Sam is intensifying. But as any skilled care operator will remind you, Uncle Sam tends to be a very demanding business partner.
Could a national vaccine mandate be coming to senior living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2021
Following Wednesday’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be mandated by the federal government for nursing homes, could a similar national requirement be in store for senior living? It might be...
6 ways to minimize risk within your senior living community
By
Kenita Hill
May 12, 2022
If you can maintain a low level of risk in your senior housing community, it can keep your residents and staff members safe.
Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors
By
Mary Beth Mohn
Dec 02, 2019
Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.
Court’s decision a tough break for senior living employers
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2017
California’s highest court has offered clarification on employee-break requirements. But this is hardly a limited dispute. In fact, the largely unfavorable ruling just might have implications for...
How to draft an acceptable plan of correction
By
James Henry
Sep 12, 2016
Here are some tips on how to craft a plan of correction response, effectively manage your time in a deadline-filled process and ultimately demonstrate that your community has achieved full compliance with...
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.