Oldest boomers aren’t looking for their parents’ senior living: panels
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — Senior living providers looking to entice tomorrow’s residents should forget about John Wayne and Bing Crosby and think about Pink and Madonna instead.
Provider stories are antidote to criticism of industry, AHCA/NCAL CEO Parkinson says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 15, 2019
Positive provider stories are the antidote to the criticism that the long-term care industry continues to hear from lawmakers and others despite making great strides in measures of quality, American Health...
Pandemic has distinct effects for independent living and middle-market senior living operators, REITs...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2020
Operators of independent living communities and operators of senior living communities targeting middle-income individuals have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that differ from other senior living...
How to identify and retain engaged employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2016
Attracting and keeping employees who will be passionate about their work is crucial at a time when workforce challenges are a top issue facing senior living operators, speakers told those attending an...
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
How 2 senior living providers solved their staffing challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2021
Two senior living providers offered a look at different workforce solutions to address one of the sector’s top challenges, staffing, Thursday during a session at the 2021 Ziegler LeadingAge National...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
Workforce, advocacy, provider support comprise new LeadingAge strategic plan
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC—On the second day of LeadingAge’s Leadership Summit 2024 here, Board Chair Roberto Muñiz, president and CEO of New Jersey-based Parker Health Group, urged members to share their stories...
Senior living must be prioritized in COVID-19 response, association says in plea to Biden administration
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2022
Calling it “unacceptable” that older adults “continue to be left behind for critically needed” COVID-19 support, Argentum on Monday called on the Biden administration to prioritize senior living...
Five Star, Diversified Healthcare adopt ‘slow and steady’ response to pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2020
Expense pressures on the senior living industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to persist in the near term, creating operational headwinds, but a slow and steady response to the crisis will...