Results of a study released this past week show that over the years, people have changed their ideas about when “old age” begins, and it’s later than it used to be.
A great holiday gift for the women in your work life
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Looking for a last-minute gift for a female colleague? Or maybe you’re a woman seeking a holiday splurge for yourself. Or perhaps you’re trying to think of a way to ring in the new year at work. Here’s...
This senior living president has COVID-19. Here’s what he wants you to know
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2020
Rodney Alderfer was doing everything he could to protect himself, his family and those in his workplace from becoming sick with COVID-19. He came down with the disease anyway.
Success may be as simple as focusing on two areas
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Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2016
Senior living operators should focus their efforts on two areas, says elder care policy expert Laura Katz Olson, Ph.D. And one is especially important.
A free online resource for your community’s wellness programming needs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2017
The National Institute on Aging offers an evidence-based program designed specifically to promote regular exercise and physical activity among adults aged 50 or more years. And senior living communities...
COVID caregivers, don’t forget to take care of yourselves
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2020
Results of a new survey bring potentially troubling news for those in senior living employees and the companies for which they work: Personal exposure to the coronavirus is linked with poor mental health....
Balancing safety, quality of life in the COVID-19 era
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2020
Pavlo Kononenko doesn’t think his company’s approach to battling the effects of COVID-19 is unique, but what he described in a recent blog certainly is different from media reports that portray senior...
Senior living rises to meet the challenges associated with COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2020
Many, many examples exist of senior living companies taking extraordinary steps on behalf of older adults at this time. We’d love to hear your stories.
To know us is to love us? New effort could boost interest in long-term care careers
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2021
Attracting medical school graduates to enter geriatrics is a challenge, as evidenced by their recent fellowship choices. Beyond that, however, is the challenge of interesting geriatricians — as well...
Fire safety advice from the pros
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2017
Two recent news stories may have you re-examining your emergency preparedness plans, especially as they pertain to fires. Two experts share tips.