Children are our future, and other troubling thoughts
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2022
A new American Advisors Group survey helps put the future of senior living payments in perspective. But not in a good way. For if the findings from 1,510 respondents are anywhere near accurate, the kids...
Worse than a bad plan for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2022
The results of a new survey might scare senior living providers, but they also represent an opportunity.
Senior living’s next opportunity might have a high price of admission
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2021
Why focus on a relatively small cohort when the hoi polloi might fill many more fill units? I guess you could say there are millions of reasons.
3 truths in senior living as industry recovers from COVID-19
By
Nora Wiley
May 26, 2020
As we find our “new normal” in the age of the coronavirus, we’ll be faced with a consumer who not only likely took some market-based financial loses but who also has become cautious about...
Has pop culture ruined retirement?
By
Seth Anthony
Jun 24, 2019
How does society interpret the idea of retirement? Three television shows come to mind.
Senior living operators, ready for some small ball?
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2019
A landmark report is calling on senior living operators to consider reducing prices.
How to make senior living more appealing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2019
A new study projects that at least 54% of middle-income adults in 2029 won’t be able to afford senior living. But even if people can afford it, will they want it?
Is senior living ready for an adult conversation?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2019
This might be a good time to ask whether the sector actually is growing up or if it remains mired in a purgatorial state between accountability and immaturity.
‘Cat ladies’ and other childless people present an opportunity for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2024
Just as “childless cat ladies” are in the news, the Pew Research Center has released a new study delving into the reasons some people do not have children, as well as how those decisions have...
Putting Mom first: Nurturing through person-centered care
By
Deanna Vigliotta
May 09, 2024
The senior living industry story’s trajectory must change. Expectations must change. Priorities must change.