At a time of year when many of us are purchasing gift cards to enable loved ones to buy something of their choosing, data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that, increasingly, criminals are separating...
Singing the praises of industry advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2021
AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson recently was expressing appreciation for two leaders of other associations.
Poll provides look at older adult independence, views on aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Results of a new survey provide one window into the minds of potential senior living residents and, in some cases, their adult children.
One way to express thanks for your colleagues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
We can be thankful are all of the outstanding women in the long-term care field who continue to serve and care for older adults. And here’s one way you can express your gratitude.
Is long-term care on the Build Back Better chopping block?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2021
If you’ve ever felt that older adults and programs that serve them have been missing from conversations in Congress and the media about Build Back Better plan negotiations, LeadingAge has the depressing...
Campaign writes off stereotypes of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
I’m late to this party but just found out about a pretty cool initiative that is part of Changing the Narrative’s anti-ageism campaign.
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
9 career insights from women leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2021
Three women leaders shared their personal stories and tips for success during a panel discussion last week at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference.
Reasons for hope as a new week begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2021
We start the week with reasons to hope despite the pandemic.
43 friends in the Senate
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2021
The drumbeat continues for more funding to help senior living and care providers simply survive in the wake of all of the pandemic-related expenses they have incurred. Or simply the release of funding...