Any mention of “older adult” somewhere catches my eye, given my work, and my mind starts thinking about people in their 80s. But I’ve learned over the years that “older adult” means different...
If you think senior living is expensive …
By
John O'Connor
Jul 18, 2024
Before Americans can even check in to an assisted living community, there’s a more pressing issue at hand: far too many can’t afford basic healthcare in the preceding years and decades.
10 tips for working with the media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
Here are 10 tips for working with the media, in crisis situations and other times, too—positive or negative.
‘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...
Navigating turbulent waters: Shoring up against financial distress and M&A
By
Raoul Nowitz
Jul 25, 2024
The challenges facing senior living will translate into an increase in mergers and acquisitions.
5 ways boards can drive organizational excellence in aging services
By
Jennifer Schwalm
Mark Ross
Jul 22, 2024
There are five ways boards can drive organizational excellence with informed decisions while enhancing their organizations’ long-term financial sustainability and ensuring that they are well-positioned...
Elevating resident safety: The essential role of falls prevention in senior living
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jul 11, 2024
Through the adoption of evidence-based approaches, the integration of technologic innovations and the promotion of a safety-centric and cooperative atmosphere, leaders in senior living can significantly...
Is being groped supposed to be part of the job?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2022
If you’re a senior living caregiver and don’t want to get spitting mad, stop reading now. For the tale that follows is probably won’t do your blood pressure levels any favors.
High hopes for Mary Jane?
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2024
The budding shift in our nation’s drug policy could have notable implications for senior living operators — and the residents they serve.
Use ChatGPT with caution. As in, extreme caution.
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2023
ChatGPT is technology’s latest gift to the masses. And it may well prove to be one of the most dangerous.