Making diversity, equity and inclusion do more than ‘count’
By
Geneva Stark, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Sun, J.D., Ph.D.
Heather Turner, Ph.D.
Todd Schmiedeler
Priscila Mattingly
Jun 21, 2021
Through focusing on belonging and enabling every employee to feel accepted and welcomed, senior living organizations can maintain a staff with the diversity of experiences and views necessary to thrive...
It’s time to take caregiver needs seriously
By
Nora Super
Oct 03, 2022
Until we make caregiving issues as important to lawmakers as infrastructure and energy, we can act on three critical intermediary steps.
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.
Immigrants and America’s healthcare labor shortage
By
Nate Hamme
Aug 30, 2021
We need our legislators to support the needed influx of qualified caregivers for the sake of our nation’s sick, elderly and disabled.
Launching a new community
By
Lori Alford
Nov 14, 2016
Opening a new senior living community can present many unique challenges, but in my 25-plus years of experience, I have found that two actions are crucial.
Breakthrough care techniques from Europe can set a new standard in America
By
Benjamin Surmi
Nov 15, 2021
America’s senior living communities today face two enormous challenges. Desiring to see the situation improve, our team began searching globally for a solution. What we found has been both inspiring...
Why assisted living needs ergonomics
By
Diana Schwerha, Ph.D.
Sep 26, 2016
Assisted living community owners and managers can reduce risk and save on hiring, training and workers’ compensation costs by instilling a culture of safety through respect, honesty and trust.
5 strategies for hiring and retaining talent during a pandemic
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Jan 24, 2022
Senior living and care leaders continue to navigate the effects of COVID-19 on their organizations, staff members and the individuals they care for. In the midst of this global health crisis, long-term...
We’re college students with ideas of how to promote senior living careers to a younger generation
By
Lily Kiffmeyer
Riley Tagatz
Jan 02, 2024
Two college students share insights on promoting the field of senior living leadership to a younger generation.
Keeping staff engaged during the next phase of the pandemic
By
Christopher Lukach
Aug 31, 2020
Keeping your staff members engaged and ensuring that team morale remains high is paramount to preserving goodwill and, to put it pragmatically, your bottom line.